Khal - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Khal is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 93 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Satiyala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khal is 042869. The village covers a total geographical area of 8.93 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 93 km away.
Khal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghanshali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Khal
As per Census 2011, Khal village has a total population of 194 people, consisting of 97 males and 97 females. The village has 35 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 91 literate and 103 illiterate residents. Additionally, 194 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khal are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 194 | 97 | 97 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 32 | 17 | 15 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 194 | 97 | 97 |
| Literate Population | 91 | 51 | 40 |
| Illiterate Population | 103 | 46 | 57 |
Nearby Villages of Khal
Khal is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Khal
Khal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Khal is about 93 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Khal is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Khal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Khal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Khal
Where is Khal located?
Khal village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khal?
The Gram Panchayat of Khal is Satiyala.
What is the pincode of Khal?
The pincode of Khal is 249155.
What is the population of Khal?
Khal has a total population of 194, including 97 males and 97 females.
How many households are there in Khal?
There are 35 households in Khal.
What is the literacy rate in Khal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khal is 46.91%. Male literacy is 52.58% and female literacy is 41.24%.