Kotdwar - Tehri, Tehri Garhwal

Kotdwar is a village situated in the Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehri and around 30 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Kainchhu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotdwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotdwar is 044070. The village covers a total geographical area of 34.19 hectares and falls under the 249001 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kotdwar 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 Kotdwar

According to the 2011 Census, Kotdwar village had a total population of 173 people, including 74 males and 99 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 1,338 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.13%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 65.52%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotdwar

Kotdwar 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 Kotdwar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kotdwar. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Kotdwar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Kotdwar is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotdwar

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

Health Facilities in Kotdwar

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

FAQs about Kotdwar