Kiror - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal
Kiror is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 91 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Kiror village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kiror is 043149. The village covers a total geographical area of 367.77 hectares and falls under the 249192 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Kiror 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 Narendranagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Kiror
According to the 2011 Census, Kiror village had a total population of 445 people, including 202 males and 243 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 1,203 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.13%, with male literacy at 72.41% and female literacy at 41.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49.
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 | 445 | 202 | 243 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 55 | 28 | 27 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 49 | 23 | 26 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 215 | 126 | 89 |
| Illiterate Population | 230 | 76 | 154 |
Nearby Villages of Kiror
Kiror 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 Kiror
Kiror is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Kiror is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Kiror is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kiror
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kiror 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 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Kiror
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kiror village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Kiror
Where is Kiror located?
Kiror village is located in Devprayag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Kiror?
Kiror is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Kiror?
The pincode of Kiror is 249192.
What is the population of Kiror?
Kiror had a total population of 445, including 202 males and 243 females.
How many households are there in Kiror?
Kiror had 103 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kiror?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kiror was 55.13%. Male literacy was 72.41% and female literacy was 41.20%.