Kolti - Dhanaulti, Tehri Garhwal

Kolti is a village situated in the Dhanaulti tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanaulti and around 73 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Mawana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolti is 044198. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.68 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kolti 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 Kolti

According to the 2011 Census, Kolti village had a total population of 332 people, including 165 males and 167 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.11%, with male literacy at 87.67% and female literacy at 65.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolti

Kolti 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 Kolti

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kolti. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Kolti is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Kolti is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolti

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

Health Facilities in Kolti

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

FAQs about Kolti