Kemwal Gaon - Tehri, Tehri Garhwal

Kemwal Gaon is a village situated in the Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehri and around 12 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Kemwalgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kemwal Gaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kemwal Gaon is 044040. The village covers a total geographical area of 167.59 hectares and falls under the 249132 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kemwal Gaon 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 Kemwal Gaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kemwal Gaon village had a total population of 475 people, including 199 males and 276 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 1,387 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.60%, with male literacy at 90.24% and female literacy at 66.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Kemwal Gaon

Kemwal Gaon 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 Kemwal Gaon

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kemwal Gaon. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Kemwal Gaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Kemwal Gaon is about 12 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 Kemwal Gaon

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

Health Facilities in Kemwal Gaon

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

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