Kaphalta - Dhanaulti, Tehri Garhwal

Kaphalta is a village situated in the Dhanaulti tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanaulti and around 80 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Kaphalta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaphalta is 044201. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.7 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kaphalta 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 Dhanolti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kaphalta

According to the 2011 Census, Kaphalta village had a total population of 257 people, including 124 males and 133 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.35%, with male literacy at 90.20% and female literacy at 62.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kaphalta

Kaphalta 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 Kaphalta

Kaphalta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Kaphalta is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Kaphalta 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 Kaphalta

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

Health Facilities in Kaphalta

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

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