Dhar Kot - Tehri, Tehri Garhwal
Dhar Kot is a village situated in the Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehri and around 19 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Dharkot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhar Kot village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhar Kot is 043934. The village covers a total geographical area of 32.39 hectares and falls under the 249130 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.
Dhar Kot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tehri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dhar Kot
According to the 2011 Census, Dhar Kot village had a total population of 355 people, including 144 males and 211 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 1,465 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.58%, with male literacy at 89.92% and female literacy at 66.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 355 | 144 | 211 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 52 | 25 | 27 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 229 | 107 | 122 |
| Illiterate Population | 126 | 37 | 89 |
Nearby Villages of Dhar Kot
Dhar Kot is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Dhar Kot
Public transport in the Dhar Kot is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Dhar Kot is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Dhar Kot is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dhar Kot
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhar Kot village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Dhar Kot
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhar Kot village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dhar Kot
Where is Dhar Kot located?
Dhar Kot village is located in Tehri Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dhar Kot?
The Gram Panchayat of Dhar Kot is Dharkot.
What is the pincode of Dhar Kot?
The pincode of Dhar Kot is 249130.
What is the population of Dhar Kot?
Dhar Kot had a total population of 355, including 144 males and 211 females.
How many households are there in Dhar Kot?
Dhar Kot had 101 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dhar Kot?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhar Kot was 75.58%. Male literacy was 89.92% and female literacy was 66.30%.