Kaphalna - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal
Kaphalna is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 52 km from Narendra Nagar and around 55 km from New Tehri. Gaunsari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaphalna village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaphalna is 044360. The village covers a total geographical area of 27.31 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.
Kaphalna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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.
Nearby Villages of Kaphalna
Kaphalna 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Bhaliyalpani | South | 0.87 km |
| Duwakoti | North-East | 0.94 km |
| Khalun | North | 1.23 km |
| Bakarwali | South-East | 1.38 km |
| Bhali | South | 1.41 km |
| Chaur Khet | North-East | 1.97 km |
| Digothi | North-East | 1.98 km |
| Bageed | East | 2.01 km |
| Falsari | South | 2.03 km |
| Biman Gaon | East | 2.51 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kaphalna
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kaphalna. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Kaphalna is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Kaphalna is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kaphalna
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kaphalna village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Kaphalna
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kaphalna 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 Kaphalna
Where is Kaphalna located?
Kaphalna village is located in Gaja Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kaphalna?
The Gram Panchayat of Kaphalna is Gaunsari.
What is the pincode of Kaphalna?
The pincode of Kaphalna is 249146.