Garakot - Jakhani Dhar, Tehri Garhwal

Garakot is a village situated in the Jakhani Dhar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from Jakhnidhar and around 63 km from New Tehri. Garakot village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garakot is 043683. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.46 hectares and falls under the 249121 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

Garakot 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 Garakot

As per Census 2011, Garakot village has a total population of 538 people, consisting of 224 males and 314 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 1,401 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 336 literate and 202 illiterate residents. Additionally, 97 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Garakot are given below:

Nearby Villages of Garakot

Garakot 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 Garakot

Public transport in the Garakot 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 33.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Garakot is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Garakot is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garakot

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

Health Facilities in Garakot

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

FAQs about Garakot