Kalojgaon - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Kalojgaon is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 50 km from Barkot and around 140 km from Uttarkashi. Kewalgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalojgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalojgaon is 040444. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.32 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Kalojgaon 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 Kalojgaon

As per Census 2011, Kalojgaon village has a total population of 105 people, consisting of 56 males and 49 females. The village has 24 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 74 literate and 31 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalojgaon

Kalojgaon 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 Kalojgaon

Kalojgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Kalojgaon is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Kalojgaon is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalojgaon

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

Health Facilities in Kalojgaon

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

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