Kinsu - Dhanaulti, Tehri Garhwal

Kinsu is a village situated in the Dhanaulti tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 44 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanaulti and around 84 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Thik serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kinsu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kinsu is 044224. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.49 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Kinsu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kinsu

As per Census 2011, Kinsu village has a total population of 211 people, consisting of 102 males and 109 females. The village has 35 households and a sex ratio of 1,068 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 119 literate and 92 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kinsu

Kinsu 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 Kinsu

Kinsu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Kinsu is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Kinsu is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kinsu

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

Health Facilities in Kinsu

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

FAQs about Kinsu