Urkhel Gaon - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal
Urkhel Gaon is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 38 km from Kotdwara and around 114 km from Pauri. Jhatri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Urkhel Gaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Urkhel Gaon is 048444. The village covers a total geographical area of 21.27 hectares and falls under the 246124 pincode. Dogadda is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.
Urkhel Gaon 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 Urkhel Gaon
According to the 2011 Census, Urkhel Gaon village had a total population of 97 people, including 50 males and 47 females, living in 16 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.56%, with male literacy at 93.33% and female literacy at 70.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 97 | 50 | 47 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 97 | 50 | 47 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 71 | 42 | 29 |
| Illiterate Population | 26 | 8 | 18 |
Nearby Villages of Urkhel Gaon
Urkhel Gaon is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Urkhel Gaon
Public transport in the Urkhel Gaon is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dogadda to Urkhel Gaon is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Urkhel Gaon is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Urkhel Gaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Urkhel Gaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Urkhel Gaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Urkhel Gaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Urkhel Gaon
Where is Urkhel Gaon located?
Urkhel Gaon village is located in Kotdwara Tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Urkhel Gaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Urkhel Gaon is Jhatri.
What is the pincode of Urkhel Gaon?
The pincode of Urkhel Gaon is 246124.
What is the population of Urkhel Gaon?
Urkhel Gaon had a total population of 97, including 50 males and 47 females.
How many households are there in Urkhel Gaon?
Urkhel Gaon had 16 households.
What is the literacy rate in Urkhel Gaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Urkhel Gaon was 82.56%. Male literacy was 93.33% and female literacy was 70.73%.