Khand Birkot - Kandisaur, Tehri Garhwal

Khand Birkot is a village situated in the Kandisaur tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 77 km from Tehri and around 77 km from New Tehri. Khand-birkot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khand Birkot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khand Birkot is 043755. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.22 hectares and falls under the 249132 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

Khand Birkot 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 Khand Birkot

According to the 2011 Census, Khand Birkot village had a total population of 381 people, including 182 males and 199 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,093 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.27%, with male literacy at 84.29% and female literacy at 63.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 238.

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

Nearby Villages of Khand Birkot

Khand Birkot 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 Khand Birkot

Khand Birkot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Khand Birkot is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Khand Birkot is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khand Birkot

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

Health Facilities in Khand Birkot

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

FAQs about Khand Birkot