Shoklpur - Tehri, Tehri Garhwal

Shoklpur 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. Khemra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shoklpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shoklpur is 043975. The village covers a total geographical area of 6.95 hectares and falls under the 249124 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Shoklpur 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 Shoklpur

As per Census 2011, Shoklpur village has a total population of 35 people, consisting of 16 males and 19 females. The village has 9 households and a sex ratio of 1,187 females per 1,000 males. There are 4 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 28 literate and 7 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Shoklpur

Shoklpur 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 Shoklpur

Public transport in the Shoklpur 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 29.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Shoklpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Shoklpur 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 Shoklpur

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

Health Facilities in Shoklpur

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

FAQs about Shoklpur