Malyakot - Jakhani Dhar, Tehri Garhwal

Malyakot is a village situated in the Jakhani Dhar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 18 km from Jakhnidhar and around 65 km from New Tehri. Malyakot village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malyakot is 043672. The village covers a total geographical area of 33.32 hectares and falls under the 249123 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Malyakot 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 Malyakot

As per Census 2011, Malyakot village has a total population of 222 people, consisting of 103 males and 119 females. The village has 58 households and a sex ratio of 1,155 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 181 literate and 41 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Malyakot

Malyakot 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 Malyakot

Malyakot is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Malyakot is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Malyakot is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malyakot

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

Health Facilities in Malyakot

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

FAQs about Malyakot