Belkandi - Jakhani Dhar, Tehri Garhwal

Belkandi is a village situated in the Jakhani Dhar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from Jakhnidhar and around 80 km from New Tehri. Kanda-dangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belkandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belkandi is 043675. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.63 hectares and falls under the 249122 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

Belkandi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tehri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Belkandi

According to the 2011 Census, Belkandi village had a total population of 83 people, including 37 males and 46 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 1,243 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.11%, with male literacy at 70.37% and female literacy at 40.91%.

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

Nearby Villages of Belkandi

Belkandi 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 Belkandi

Belkandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 32.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Belkandi is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Belkandi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belkandi

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

Health Facilities in Belkandi

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

FAQs about Belkandi