Dharkot - Madannegi, Tehri Garhwal

Dharkot is a village situated in the Madannegi tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from Pratapnagar and around 73 km from New Tehri. Dharkot village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharkot is 043553. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.39 hectares and falls under the 249127 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 73 km away.

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

Population of Dharkot

As per Census 2011, Dharkot village has a total population of 491 people, consisting of 224 males and 267 females. The village has 134 households and a sex ratio of 1,191 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 358 literate and 133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharkot

Dharkot 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 Dharkot

Dharkot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Dharkot is about 73 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Dharkot is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharkot

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

Health Facilities in Dharkot

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

FAQs about Dharkot