Dharkot - Tehri, Tehri Garhwal

Dharkot is a village situated in the Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehri and around 24 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Silogi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharkot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharkot is 043906. The village covers a total geographical area of 31.27 hectares and falls under the 249130 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 21 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 Tehri 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 13 people, consisting of 4 males and 9 females. The village has 3 households and a sex ratio of 2,250 females per 1,000 males. There are 1 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 12 literate and 1 illiterate residents.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dharkot. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Dharkot is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Dharkot is about 24 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 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