Khand Bari - Rikhanikhal, Pauri Garhwal

Khand Bari is a village situated in the Rikhanikhal tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 70 km from Lansdowne and around 152 km from Pauri. Surmodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khand Bari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khand Bari is 047594. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.05 hectares and falls under the 246179 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Khand Bari 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 Khand Bari

According to the 2011 Census, Khand Bari village had a total population of 138 people, including 72 males and 66 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.23%, with male literacy at 90.48% and female literacy at 61.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Khand Bari

Khand Bari 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 Khand Bari

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Khand Bari. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Khand Bari is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Khand Bari is about 152 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khand Bari

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

Health Facilities in Khand Bari

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

FAQs about Khand Bari