Umedwakhal - Rikhanikhal, Pauri Garhwal

Umedwakhal is a village situated in the Rikhanikhal tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 75 km from Lansdowne and around 165 km from Pauri. Tolun Danda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Umedwakhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umedwakhal is 047637. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.02 hectares and falls under the 246276 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

Umedwakhal 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 Umedwakhal

As per Census 2011, Umedwakhal village has a total population of 466 people, consisting of 230 males and 236 females. The village has 85 households and a sex ratio of 1,026 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 333 literate and 133 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Umedwakhal

Umedwakhal 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 Umedwakhal

Umedwakhal 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 76.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Umedwakhal is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Umedwakhal is about 165 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umedwakhal

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

Health Facilities in Umedwakhal

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

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