Kanthari

Kanthari is a village located in Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Devprayag (tehsildar office) and 73km away from district headquarter New Tehri. As per 2009 stats, Kaniyari is the gram panchayat of Kanthari village.

Here you can discover what makes Kanthari unique in its vibrant Devprayag-Tehri Garhwal region. You’ll see Kanthari’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kanthari

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanthari is 043205. The village spans a total geographical area of 82.29 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249122. Devprayag is nearest town to Kanthari village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kanthari village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kanthari

Population of Kanthari

According to the 2011 Census, Kanthari has a total population of about 323, with approximately 150 males and 173 females. The sex ratio is around 1153 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 48 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 33 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.44%, with male literacy at about 72.67% and female literacy near 47.98%. There are around 83 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanthari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kanthari

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kanthari. As per the 2011 stats, Kanthari had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kanthari

Knowing the nearby villages of Kanthari helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kanthari.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanthari