Takoli - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal
Takoli is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 62 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Takoli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Takoli is 043229. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.73 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Kirtinagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Takoli 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 Takoli
According to the 2011 Census, Takoli village had a total population of 299 people, including 136 males and 163 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 1,199 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.18%, with male literacy at 90.43% and female literacy at 58.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30.
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 | 299 | 136 | 163 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 33 | 21 | 12 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 192 | 104 | 88 |
| Illiterate Population | 107 | 32 | 75 |
Nearby Villages of Takoli
Takoli 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 Takoli
Takoli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| 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 Takoli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Takoli is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Takoli
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Takoli 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 | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Takoli
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Takoli 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 Takoli
Where is Takoli located?
Takoli village is located in Devprayag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Takoli?
Takoli is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Takoli?
The pincode of Takoli is 249161.
What is the population of Takoli?
Takoli had a total population of 299, including 136 males and 163 females.
How many households are there in Takoli?
Takoli had 84 households.
What is the literacy rate in Takoli?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Takoli was 72.18%. Male literacy was 90.43% and female literacy was 58.28%.