Nathukhal - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Nathukhal is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 56 km from Kotdwara and around 135 km from Pauri. Dhura Dhanai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nathukhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nathukhal is 048355. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.34 hectares and falls under the 246149 pincode. Kotdwara is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

Nathukhal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Yamkeshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nathukhal

According to the 2011 Census, Nathukhal village had a total population of 50 people, including 21 males and 29 females, living in 15 households. The sex ratio was 1,381 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.82%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 68.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Nathukhal

Nathukhal is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Nathukhal

Nathukhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotdwara to Nathukhal is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Nathukhal is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nathukhal

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Nathukhal village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Nathukhal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nathukhal village are given below:

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