Kimsar - Yamkeshwar, Pauri Garhwal

Kimsar is a village situated in the Yamkeshwar tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 88 km from Yamkeshwar and around 208 km from Pauri. Kimsar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kimsar is 048820. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.14 hectares and falls under the 246121 pincode. Rishikesh is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Kimsar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Kimsar

According to the 2011 Census, Kimsar village had a total population of 365 people, including 176 males and 189 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.69%, with male literacy at 96.79% and female literacy at 72.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population365176189
Child Population (0–6 yrs)342014
Scheduled Castes (SC)865135
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population277151126
Illiterate Population882563

Nearby Villages of Kimsar

Kimsar 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)
Ram Ji GuthSouth0.74 km
DiyogiNorth-East1.54 km
Ramji RakarSouth1.58 km
Banas MallaNorth-West2.01 km
RayasuSouth-West2.14 km
BhawashiSouth2.32 km
ShahjadaNorth2.55 km
Bhawan Lagga DharkotSouth-East2.79 km
Katal PulaniSouth2.83 km
BosaliNorth-East2.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kimsar

Kimsar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Raiwala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rishikesh to Kimsar is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Kimsar is about 208 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kimsar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kimsar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Kimsar

Where is Kimsar located?

Kimsar village is located in Yamkeshwar Tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kimsar?

Kimsar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kimsar?

The pincode of Kimsar is 246121.

What is the population of Kimsar?

Kimsar had a total population of 365, including 176 males and 189 females.

How many households are there in Kimsar?

Kimsar had 91 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kimsar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kimsar was 83.69%. Male literacy was 96.79% and female literacy was 72.00%.