Galkot - Pauri, Pauri Garhwal

Galkot is a village situated in the Pauri tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 55 km from Pauri and around 55 km from Pauri. Kudi Gaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Galkot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galkot is 045979. The village covers a total geographical area of 46.85 hectares and falls under the 246172 pincode. Pauri is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Nearby Villages of Galkot

Galkot 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 Galkot

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Galkot. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauri to Galkot is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Galkot

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

Health Facilities in Galkot

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

FAQs about Galkot