Kausal - Kandisaur, Tehri Garhwal

Kausal is a village situated in the Kandisaur tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 88 km from Tehri and around 88 km from New Tehri. Kaushal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kausal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kausal is 043773. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.62 hectares and falls under the 249132 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 79 km away.

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

Population of Kausal

According to the 2011 Census, Kausal village had a total population of 452 people, including 186 males and 266 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 1,430 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.37%, with male literacy at 87.82% and female literacy at 67.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Kausal

Kausal 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 Kausal

Kausal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Kausal is about 79 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Kausal is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kausal

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

Health Facilities in Kausal

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

FAQs about Kausal