Shri Kot - Tehri, Tehri Garhwal
Shri Kot is a village situated in the Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehri and around 18 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Jugargaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shri Kot village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shri Kot is 043933. The village covers a total geographical area of 34.29 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Shri Kot 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 Shri Kot
According to the 2011 Census, Shri Kot village had a total population of 141 people, including 58 males and 83 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 1,431 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.93%, with male literacy at 92.59% and female literacy at 59.49%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 141 | 58 | 83 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 97 | 50 | 47 |
| Illiterate Population | 44 | 8 | 36 |
Nearby Villages of Shri Kot
Shri Kot is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Shri Kot
Public transport in the Shri Kot is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Shri Kot is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Shri Kot is about 18 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 Shri Kot
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shri Kot village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Shri Kot
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shri Kot village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Shri Kot
Where is Shri Kot located?
Shri Kot village is located in Tehri Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shri Kot?
The Gram Panchayat of Shri Kot is Jugargaon.
What is the pincode of Shri Kot?
The pincode of Shri Kot is 249146.
What is the population of Shri Kot?
Shri Kot had a total population of 141, including 58 males and 83 females.
How many households are there in Shri Kot?
Shri Kot had 46 households.
What is the literacy rate in Shri Kot?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shri Kot was 72.93%. Male literacy was 92.59% and female literacy was 59.49%.