Garkot - Lansdowne, Pauri Garhwal
Garkot is a village situated in the Lansdowne tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 42 km from Lansdowne and around 65 km from Pauri. Garhkot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garkot village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garkot is 047407. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.87 hectares and falls under the 246155 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Garkot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lansdowne Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Garkot
According to the 2011 Census, Garkot village had a total population of 312 people, including 138 males and 174 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 1,261 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.62%, with male literacy at 94.57% and female literacy at 72.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 219.
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 | 312 | 138 | 174 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 30 | 9 | 21 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 219 | 99 | 120 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 233 | 122 | 111 |
| Illiterate Population | 79 | 16 | 63 |
Nearby Villages of Garkot
Garkot 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 Garkot
Garkot is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Garkot is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Garkot is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Garkot
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Garkot 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 Garkot
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Garkot village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Garkot
Where is Garkot located?
Garkot village is located in Lansdowne Tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Garkot?
The Gram Panchayat of Garkot is Garhkot.
What is the pincode of Garkot?
The pincode of Garkot is 246155.
What is the population of Garkot?
Garkot had a total population of 312, including 138 males and 174 females.
How many households are there in Garkot?
Garkot had 74 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garkot?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garkot was 82.62%. Male literacy was 94.57% and female literacy was 72.55%.