Khemara - Tehri, Tehri Garhwal

Khemara is a village situated in the Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehri and around 13 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Khemra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khemara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khemara is 043973. The village covers a total geographical area of 22.44 hectares and falls under the 249001 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khemara 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 Khemara

As per Census 2011, Khemara village has a total population of 74 people, consisting of 31 males and 43 females. The village has 18 households and a sex ratio of 1,387 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 57 literate and 17 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khemara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Khemara

Khemara 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 Khemara

Public transport in the Khemara is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Khemara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Khemara is about 13 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 Khemara

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

Health Facilities in Khemara

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

FAQs about Khemara