Ukhel - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal

Ukhel is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 85 km from Narendra Nagar and around 85 km from New Tehri. Ukhel village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ukhel is 044574. The village covers a total geographical area of 50.31 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Ukhel 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 Ukhel

According to the 2011 Census, Ukhel village had a total population of 236 people, including 106 males and 130 females, living in 54 households. The sex ratio was 1,226 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.01%, with male literacy at 95.56% and female literacy at 52.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Ukhel

Ukhel 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 Ukhel

Ukhel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Ukhel is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Ukhel is about 85 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 Ukhel

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

Health Facilities in Ukhel

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

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