Maykot - Balganga, Tehri Garhwal

Maykot is a village situated in the Balganga tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 17 km from Ghansali and around 82 km from New Tehri. Maykot village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maykot is 042890. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.5 hectares and falls under the 249125 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 82 km away.

Maykot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tehri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Maykot

According to the 2011 Census, Maykot village had a total population of 357 people, including 164 males and 193 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,177 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.61%, with male literacy at 86.90% and female literacy at 51.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137.

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

Nearby Villages of Maykot

Maykot 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 Maykot

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Maykot. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Maykot is about 82 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Maykot is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maykot

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

Health Facilities in Maykot

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

FAQs about Maykot