Khobar - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal

Khobar is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 95 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Gujetha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khobar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khobar is 043253. The village covers a total geographical area of 14.38 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Kirtinagar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Khobar 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 Khobar

As per Census 2011, Khobar village has a total population of 36 people, consisting of 24 males and 12 females. The village has 8 households and a sex ratio of 500 females per 1,000 males. There are 2 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 29 literate and 7 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khobar

Khobar 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 Khobar

Public transport in the Khobar 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 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kirtinagar to Khobar is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Khobar 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 Khobar

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

Health Facilities in Khobar

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

FAQs about Khobar