Kalogi - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Kalogi is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 49 km from Barkot and around 130 km from Uttarkashi. Kalogi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalogi is 040405. The village covers a total geographical area of 267.55 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Kalogi 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 Kalogi

As per Census 2011, Kalogi village has a total population of 494 people, consisting of 271 males and 223 females. The village has 93 households and a sex ratio of 822 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 263 literate and 231 illiterate residents. Additionally, 111 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalogi

Kalogi 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 Kalogi

Kalogi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. 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 Kalogi is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Kalogi is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalogi

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

Health Facilities in Kalogi

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

FAQs about Kalogi