Khand - Madannegi, Tehri Garhwal

Khand is a village situated in the Madannegi tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 39 km from Pratapnagar and around 51 km from New Tehri. Khand village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khand is 043571. The village covers a total geographical area of 429.96 hectares and falls under the 249127 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

Khand 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 Khand

According to the 2011 Census, Khand village had a total population of 660 people, including 337 males and 323 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.55%, with male literacy at 89.75% and female literacy at 58.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16.

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

Khand 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

Khand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Khand is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Khand is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khand

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

Health Facilities in Khand

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Khand