Khola - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal
Khola is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 80 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Bhandali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khola village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khola is 043250. The village covers a total geographical area of 32.51 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Kirtinagar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.
Khola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan 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 Khola
According to the 2011 Census, Khola village had a total population of 81 people, including 30 males and 51 females, living in 18 households. The sex ratio was 1,700 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.15%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 67.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80.
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 | 81 | 30 | 51 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 80 | 30 | 50 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 47 | 18 | 29 |
| Illiterate Population | 34 | 12 | 22 |
Nearby Villages of Khola
Khola 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 Khola
Khola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kirtinagar to Khola is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Khola is about 80 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 Khola
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khola village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Khola
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khola village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Khola
Where is Khola located?
Khola village is located in Devprayag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Khola?
The Gram Panchayat of Khola is Bhandali.
What is the pincode of Khola?
The pincode of Khola is 249161.
What is the population of Khola?
Khola had a total population of 81, including 30 males and 51 females.
How many households are there in Khola?
Khola had 18 households.
What is the literacy rate in Khola?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khola was 70.15%. Male literacy was 75.00% and female literacy was 67.44%.