Load Garh - Pithoragarh
Load Garh is a village situated in the Pithoragarh tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 26 km from Pithoragarh, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Badabe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Load Garh village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Load Garh is 050458. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.09 hectares and falls under the 262529 pincode. Pithoragarh is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.
Load Garh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Load Garh
According to the 2011 Census, Load Garh village had a total population of 287 people, including 143 males and 144 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.41%, with male literacy at 93.86% and female literacy at 66.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42.
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 Population | 287 | 143 | 144 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 49 | 29 | 20 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 42 | 20 | 22 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 189 | 107 | 82 |
| Illiterate Population | 98 | 36 | 62 |
Nearby Villages of Load Garh
Load Garh is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Load Garh
Load Garh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pithoragarh to Load Garh is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Load Garh
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Load Garh village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Load Garh
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Load Garh village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Load Garh
Where is Load Garh located?
Load Garh village is located in Pithoragarh Tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Load Garh?
The Gram Panchayat of Load Garh is Badabe.
What is the pincode of Load Garh?
The pincode of Load Garh is 262529.
What is the population of Load Garh?
Load Garh had a total population of 287, including 143 males and 144 females.
How many households are there in Load Garh?
Load Garh had 59 households.
What is the literacy rate in Load Garh?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Load Garh was 79.41%. Male literacy was 93.86% and female literacy was 66.13%.