Kaphald - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal

Kaphald is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 95 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Kafald serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaphald village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaphald is 043232. The village covers a total geographical area of 205.73 hectares and falls under the 249122 pincode. Kirtinagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kaphald

As per Census 2011, Kaphald village has a total population of 101 people, consisting of 40 males and 61 females. The village has 31 households and a sex ratio of 1,525 females per 1,000 males. There are 12 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 57 literate and 44 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaphald

Kaphald 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 Kaphald

Kaphald is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kirtinagar to Kaphald is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Kaphald is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaphald

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

Health Facilities in Kaphald

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

FAQs about Kaphald