Mukhem - Pratapnagar, Tehri Garhwal

Mukhem is a village situated in the Pratapnagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 54 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pratapnagar and around 115 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Mukhem village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mukhem is 043427. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.5 hectares and falls under the 249165 pincode. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Mukhem village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Mukhem

According to the 2011 Census, Mukhem village had a total population of 1,124 people, including 531 males and 593 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 1,117 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.59%, with male literacy at 98.00% and female literacy at 57.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Mukhem

Mukhem 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 Mukhem

Mukhem 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 44.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uttarkashi to Mukhem is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Mukhem is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mukhem

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

Health Facilities in Mukhem

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

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