Kuriyal Gaon - Tehri, Tehri Garhwal

Kuriyal Gaon is a village situated in the Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehri and around 36 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Kudiyalgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuriyal Gaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuriyal Gaon is 043911. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.91 hectares and falls under the 249145 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Kuriyal 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 Kuriyal Gaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kuriyal Gaon village had a total population of 423 people, including 194 males and 229 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 1,180 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.79%, with male literacy at 99.43% and female literacy at 83.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 108.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuriyal Gaon

Kuriyal 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 Kuriyal Gaon

Kuriyal Gaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Kuriyal Gaon is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Kuriyal Gaon is about 36 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 Kuriyal Gaon

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

Health Facilities in Kuriyal 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 Kuriyal Gaon village are given below:

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