Kaundha Ratan - Sitarganj, Udham Singh Nagar
Kaundha Ratan is a village situated in the Sitarganj tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitarganj and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Rudrapur. Bijethi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaundha Ratan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaundha Ratan is 056141. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 262405 pincode. Sitarganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Kaundha Ratan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sitarganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Kaundha Ratan
According to the 2011 Census, Kaundha Ratan village had a total population of 186 people, including 98 males and 88 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.52%, with male literacy at 81.18% and female literacy at 43.24%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.
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 | 186 | 98 | 88 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 27 | 13 | 14 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Literate Population | 101 | 69 | 32 |
| Illiterate Population | 85 | 29 | 56 |
Nearby Villages of Kaundha Ratan
Kaundha Ratan 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 Kaundha Ratan
Kaundha Ratan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitarganj to Kaundha Ratan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rudrapur to Kaundha Ratan is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kaundha Ratan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kaundha Ratan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Kaundha Ratan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kaundha Ratan 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 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Kaundha Ratan
Where is Kaundha Ratan located?
Kaundha Ratan village is located in Sitarganj Tehsil, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Kaundha Ratan?
The Gram Panchayat of Kaundha Ratan is Bijethi.
What is the pincode of Kaundha Ratan?
The pincode of Kaundha Ratan is 262405.
What is the population of Kaundha Ratan?
Kaundha Ratan had a total population of 186, including 98 males and 88 females.
How many households are there in Kaundha Ratan?
Kaundha Ratan had 34 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kaundha Ratan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kaundha Ratan was 63.52%. Male literacy was 81.18% and female literacy was 43.24%.