Kimar - Lansdowne, Pauri Garhwal

Kimar is a village situated in the Lansdowne tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 45 km from Lansdowne and around 70 km from Pauri. Kimar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kimar is 047411. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.74 hectares and falls under the 246179 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Kimar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kimar

As per Census 2011, Kimar village has a total population of 261 people, consisting of 112 males and 149 females. The village has 63 households and a sex ratio of 1,330 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 186 literate and 75 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kimar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population261112149
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311417
Scheduled Castes (SC)583226
Literate Population18686100
Illiterate Population752649

Nearby Villages of Kimar

Kimar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Mohar GaonSouth0.80 km
Kanda TallaSouth-East1.01 km
KheraNorth-East1.55 km
SagwariSouth1.57 km
Suramari TalliSouth-West1.93 km
Malethe TalliEast2.06 km
Dangal KhetSouth2.09 km
Sundriyal GaonSouth-West2.24 km
Handul MallaNorth2.39 km
Malethe MalliEast2.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kimar

Kimar 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 52.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Kimar is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Kimar is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kimar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kimar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kimar

Where is Kimar located?

Kimar village is located in Lansdowne Tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kimar?

Kimar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kimar?

The pincode of Kimar is 246179.

What is the population of Kimar?

Kimar has a total population of 261, including 112 males and 149 females.

How many households are there in Kimar?

There are 63 households in Kimar.

What is the literacy rate in Kimar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kimar is 71.26%. Male literacy is 76.79% and female literacy is 67.11%.