Khand - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal

Khand is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 70 km from Narendra Nagar and around 60 km from New Tehri. Khand village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khand is 044387. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.64 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Khand 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 Narendranagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khand

According to the 2011 Census, Khand village had a total population of 327 people, including 129 males and 198 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 1,535 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.14%, with male literacy at 91.38% and female literacy at 60.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Khand

Khand 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 Khand

Public transport in the Khand is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Khand is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Khand is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khand

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

Health Facilities in Khand

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

FAQs about Khand