Bhatkot - Jakhani Dhar, Tehri Garhwal

Bhatkot is a village situated in the Jakhani Dhar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from Jakhnidhar and around 57 km from New Tehri. Khandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatkot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatkot is 043659. The village covers a total geographical area of 8.68 hectares and falls under the 249123 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

Bhatkot 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 Bhatkot

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatkot village had a total population of 30 people, including 15 males and 15 females, living in 6 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.14%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 66.67%.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatkot

Bhatkot 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 Bhatkot

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bhatkot. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Bhatkot is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Bhatkot is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatkot

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

Health Facilities in Bhatkot

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

FAQs about Bhatkot