Khand Village Overview
Khand is a village in Chiniyalisaur tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It lies about 26 km from Chiniyalisaur tehsil headquarters and around 44 km from Uttarkashi district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Khand village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Khand village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khand is 040671. The village covers a geographical area of 116.21 hectares and has a pincode of 249126. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.
Location Map of Khand
Population & Demographics of Khand
This section provides population and demographic details of Khand village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 623 | 284 | 339 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 101 | 55 | 46 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 275 | 131 | 144 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 394 | 218 | 176 |
| Illiterate Population | 229 | 66 | 163 |
Key population details of Khand village are given below:
- Khand village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 623, including approximately 284 males and 339 females, with a sex ratio of 1193 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 275 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Khand village is good, with a literacy rate of about 63.24%.
- There are around 114 households in Khand village.
Transport & Connectivity of Khand
Transport facilities help residents of Khand village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Khand
The following villages are located close to Khand and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Khand
- Where is Khand located?
- Khand village is located in Chiniyalisaur Tehsil, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Khand?
- Khand is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Khand?
- The pincode of Khand is 249126.
- What is the population of Khand?
- Khand has a total population of 623, including 284 males and 339 females.
- How many households are there in Khand?
- There are 114 households in Khand.
- What is the literacy rate in Khand?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khand is 63.24%. Male literacy is 76.76% and female literacy is 51.92%.