Gauchheda - Rikhanikhal, Pauri Garhwal

Gauchheda is a village situated in the Rikhanikhal tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 70 km from Lansdowne and around 200 km from Pauri. Badkhet Talla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gauchheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gauchheda is 047687. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.16 hectares and falls under the 246276 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Gauchheda 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 Gauchheda

According to the 2011 Census, Gauchheda village had a total population of 183 people, including 76 males and 107 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 1,408 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.05%, with male literacy at 84.62% and female literacy at 63.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Gauchheda

Gauchheda 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 Gauchheda

Gauchheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Gauchheda is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Gauchheda is about 200 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gauchheda

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

Health Facilities in Gauchheda

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

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