Khurait

Khurait is a village located in Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 36km away from sub-district headquarter Tehri (tehsildar office) and 36km away from district headquarter New Tehri. As per 2009 stats, Khuret is the gram panchayat of Khurait village.

Here you can discover what makes Khurait unique in its vibrant Tehri-Tehri Garhwal region. You’ll see Khurait’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Khurait

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khurait is 043897. The village spans a total geographical area of 100.52 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249130. Chamba is nearest town to Khurait village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khurait village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tehri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khurait

Population of Khurait

According to the 2011 Census, Khurait has a total population of about 338, with approximately 150 males and 188 females. The sex ratio is around 1253 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 41 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 10 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.64%, with male literacy at about 76.00% and female literacy near 62.77%. There are around 75 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khurait's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khurait

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Khurait. As per the 2011 stats, Khurait had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Khurait

Knowing the nearby villages of Khurait helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Khurait.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khurait