Kuphan - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Kuphan is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 25 km from Barkot and around 125 km from Uttarkashi. Bijori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuphan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuphan is 040422. The village covers a total geographical area of 32.72 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kuphan 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 Purola Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kuphan

According to the 2011 Census, Kuphan village had a total population of 27 people, including 17 males and 10 females, living in 2 households. The sex ratio was 588 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.00%, with male literacy at 92.31% and female literacy at 57.14%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kuphan

Kuphan 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 Kuphan

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kuphan. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Kuphan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Kuphan is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuphan

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

Health Facilities in Kuphan

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

FAQs about Kuphan