Khola - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal

Khola is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 70 km from Narendra Nagar and around 70 km from New Tehri. Jakholi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khola is 044564. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.93 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Rishikesh is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Khola 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.

Population of Khola

According to the 2011 Census, Khola village had a total population of 87 people, including 47 males and 40 females, living in 21 households. The sex ratio was 851 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.33%, with male literacy at 78.05% and female literacy at 50.00%.

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

Nearby Villages of Khola

Khola 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 Khola

Public transport in the Khola is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rishikesh to Khola is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Khola is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khola

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

Health Facilities in Khola

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

FAQs about Khola