Kafanaul - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Kafanaul is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 51 km from Barkot and around 111 km from Uttarkashi. Kaphnaul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kafanaul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kafanaul is 040407. The village covers a total geographical area of 319.4 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

Kafanaul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Yamunotri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kafanaul

As per Census 2011, Kafanaul village has a total population of 1,336 people, consisting of 665 males and 671 females. The village has 212 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 221 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 653 literate and 683 illiterate residents. Additionally, 476 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kafanaul

Kafanaul 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 Kafanaul

Kafanaul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Kafanaul is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Kafanaul is about 111 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kafanaul

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

Health Facilities in Kafanaul

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

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