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About Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand the 27th state of Republic of India lies between 28o 44′ & 31o 28′ N Latitude and 77o 35′ & 81o 01′ East longitude. It was carved out of UP on 9th November 2000. The geographical area of the state is 53483 sq. km and the terrain and topography of the state is largely hilly with large areas under snow cover and steep slopes. Uttarakhand Statecomprises of 02 regions 13 districts, 78 Tehsils and 95 community development blocks. The districts lying in Garhwal Region are Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Pauri, Rudraprayag, Tehri, Dehradun & Haridwar and the remaining 06 in Kumaon Region are Udham Singh Nagar, Nainital, Almora, Pithoragarh, Champawat & Bageshwar. The human population of the State is 1.01 Crore (2001) compared to 25.18 lacs in 1951 and that of livestock is 50.22 lacs in 2012 as compared to 41.68 lacs (1993).

 Uttarkashi, Chamoli and Pithoragarh districts of Uttarakhand share International boundary in the NW with China. In the east, the districts of Pithoragarh, Champawat and Udham Singh Nagar also share International boundary with Nepal. Uttarkashi and Dehradun share inter-state boundaries with Himachal Pradesh in the north-west, while Dehradun, Haridwar, part of Nainital and Udham Singh Nagar touches the boundary of Uttar Pradesh in the south.

 The Garhwal Himalayas along with Kumaon and a part of Himachal Pradesh has unique characteristics as it has Tibet in the north, Upper Gangetic Plain in the south and Eastern Himalayan provinces in the east.Physiographically, Uttarakhand represents a cross-section of the Himalaya on the basis of its evolutionary history, namely the Trans-Himalaya, Greater Himalaya or Himadri, Lesser Himalaya, Shiwalik Ranges, foothills & Terai and the Plains of Dehradun, Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar.

The floral & faunal composition is diverse and interesting.Between the Himalaya in the north and the hills and the plateau in the south lies a vast Gangetic Plains which is one of the largest homogenous alluvial plains in the world. In Uttarakhand, the Bhabar skirts the Shiwaliks mainly in Garhwal and Nainital- Pilibhit while the Terai extends from River Yamuna on the west and a large portion of it lies in the Nepal. The Terai in Uttarakhand covers lower portion of district Nainital.

Major portion of the state is mountainous and these mountains (Himalayas) are one of the youngest mountain systems of the world (40 million years in age compared to peninsular mountains of 1500-2500 million years old) and hence ecologically very fragile and relatively much more susceptible to earthquakes and landslides. Shiwalik formations are one of the most important eco-region due to their endemicity and past geological history. The era of Shiwalik ecosystem of rocks is called “Age of Mammals”. It is the filtering zone for migration of fauna and florafrom highlands to lowlands and vice-versa. It is not only a gateway to the enhanced biodiversity but also to thegreen and white revolutions, industrialization and creation of livelihood opportunities. This region harbored a rich fauna in the geological past as evidenced by the discovery of fossils of Amphibians, Reptiles and Mammals. The wide altitudinal range is the richest zone in terms of habitat and biodiversity.

Uttarakhand has everything except the sea.India, Indonesia, and the Indian Ocean cover the area once occupied by the Tethys ocean, and Turkey, Iraq, and Tibet sit on Cimmeria. What was once the Tethys Sea has become the Mediterranean sea. But discovery of the Ammonite fossils in the upper reaches of Himalayas, in Nanda Devi are suggestive of the fact that area was perhaps submerged under Tethys Sea in the geological past.  Hence, the occurrence of the marine biodiversity in the fossil form is also contributing to the richness of the faunal diversity in Uttarakhand. 

The state is represented by biographic zone 2B Western Himalaya and 7B Shiwaliks consisting of Kumaon and Garhwal regions. Total geographical area of the state (53,483 sq.km) is 1.6 % of the total geographical area of the Country, out of which 46,035 sq.km is hilly. The major wealth of the state is its forests with very rich biodiversity. The state ranks sixth among the other states in terms of percentage of recorded forest area. The state has thus varied terrain, major portion of which is mountainous with unique ecological diversity consisting of high alpine areas to the Sub-tropical and Tropical regions. Total Forest cover area in the state is 3.47 million ha constituting 71% of the State’s Geographical area. The forest diversity of the state comprises of Tropical Moist Forest (500-1000m) which is Terai and Bhabar belt of Sub Himalayan Tract, Sub-Tropical Pine Forest (1000-2000m), Himalayan Moist Temperate Forest (2000-3000m), Sub-Alpine Forests (3400-4000m) and Alpine Forests  4000-5000m). Physiographically, the state can be divided into three zones namely, the Himalaya, The Shiwalik and the Tarai Region. The state has a temperate climate except in plain areas where the climate is tropical. The average annual rainfall is 1550 mm.

Enormous floristic and vegetation diversity marks the upper limit of vegetation, with variety of orchids, horticulture and economic plants, including Bamboo, wild germplasm of some cultivated species. By virtue of its extensive geographical stretch, varied terrain and climate the Himalayan Mountain Ranges in Uttarakhand are bestowed with a series of wetlands. Important perennial rivers are Ganga, Yamuna, Bhagirathi, Alaknanda, Ramganga, Nayar, Kosi, Saryu, Sharda and their tributaries. These wetlands, which are some of the most productive and endangered ecosystems, exhibit tremendous faunal diversity from Protozoa to Mammalia. They are roosting & breeding grounds and shelters for migratory and resident birds during various times of the year. 

With abounding diversity on all accounts, the biodiversity of the State is bound to be rich.After the creation of Uttarakhand, as many as 3748 faunal species were inventoried and documented which included 451 species and sub-species, two new Taxa, 22 constitute a first record for India. Ten species occurring in the state are endemic to India. The faunal species included 1060 species of vertebrates, 2020 species of Insecta Invertebrates and  4346 invertibrates excluding Insecta.

The present state of the Uttarakhand conforms to its rich heritage status supported by a rich floral diversity, vegetation, forest cover, healthy and pristine ecosystem and tremendous conservation efforts from species level to genetic level and to ecosystem level. Due to its unique bio-diversity, the state is also home to several rare and endangered species of herbal and aromatic plants. Realizing the immense potential of this resource in the state, the state government has declared Uttarakhand as a Herbal State.

Kolakhal

About Kolakhal

Kolakhal village is located in Pokhara block and Chaubatta Khal tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district. It comes under Kola gram panchayat. The geographical area of Kola village is 280.82 hectares.

Kola village in Pauri Garhwal district has a total population of 578 comprising of 138 families that reside in Kola village. The village has a male population of 283 and female population of 295. The sex ratio of Kola village is 1042 which is higher than the Uttarakhand average of 963. In Kola village, the population of children within age group of 0-6 yrs is 64. The child sex ratio of Kola village is 684 which is lower than the Uttarakhand average of 890.

Education Facilities at Kola village, Pauri Garhwal District

Below are the educational facilities available at Kola village in Pauri Garhwal district. Indicates the number of Primary Schools, Middle Schools, Secondary Schools, Senior Secondary Schools and Colleges in and around Kola village.

Primary Schools – Govt1
Middle Schools – Govt1
Nearest Sec. School LocationKundag Khal, <5 kms
Nearest Sr. Sec School LocationKundag Khal, 5-10 kms
Nearest Arts/ Sc. Degree CollegeChaubatta Khal, 100+ kms
Nearest Engg. CollegePauri, 100+ kms
Nearest Medical CollegeSrinagar, 100+ kms
Nearest PolytechnicSrinagar, 100+ kms
Nearest Vocational/ ITIPokhra, 10+ kms

About Pokhara

Pokhara is a Town in Pokhara Block in Pauri Garhwal District of Uttarakhand State, India. It is located 33 KM towards South from District head quarters Pauri. It is a Block head quarter.

Pokhara Pin code is 246169 and postal head office is Pokhra (A).
Beena Dhar ( 1 KM ) , Beena Malli ( 1 KM ) , Aslot ( 1 KM ) , Melgaon ( 1 KM ) , Divrare Malli ( 1 KM ) are the nearby Villages to Pokhra. Pokhra is surrounded by Ekeshwar Block towards west , Bironkhal Block towards East , Rikhnikhal Block towards South , Pabau Block towards North .
Pauri , Kotdwara , Ramnagar , Haridwar are the nearby Cities to Pokhra.

Pokhara village in Pauri Garhwal district has a total population of 418 comprising of 104 families that reside in Pokhara village. The village has a male population of 208 and female population of 210. The sex ratio of Pokhara village is 1010 which is higher than the Uttarakhand average of 963. In Pokhara village, the population of children within age group of 0-6 yrs is 45. The child sex ratio of Pokhara village is 667 which is lower than the Uttarakhand average of 890. Education Facilities at Pokhara village, Pauri Garhwal District Below are the educational facilities available at Pokhara village in Pauri Garhwal district. Indicates the number of Primary Schools, Middle Schools, Secondary Schools, Senior Secondary Schools and Colleges in and around Pokhara village. Nearest Primary School Location Khilasu, <5 kms Nearest Middle School Location Khilasu, <5 kms Nearest Sec. School Location Khilasu, <5 kms Nearest Sr. Sec School Location Khilasu, <5 kms Nearest Arts/ Sc. Degree College Chaubatta Khal, 100+ kms Nearest Engg. College Pauri, 80+ kms Nearest Medical College Srinagar, 100+ kms Nearest Polytechnic Srinagar, 100+ kms Vocational/ ITI - Govt 1

 

Pokhara village in Pauri Garhwal district has a total population of 418 comprising of 104 families that reside in Pokhara village. The village has a male population of 208 and female population of 210. The sex ratio of Pokhara village is 1010 which is higher than the Uttarakhand average of 963. In Pokhara village, the population of children within age group of 0-6 yrs is 45. The child sex ratio of Pokhara village is 667 which is lower than the Uttarakhand average of 890.

Education Facilities at Pokhara village, Pauri Garhwal District

Below are the educational facilities available at Pokhara village in Pauri Garhwal district. Indicates the number of Primary Schools, Middle Schools, Secondary Schools, Senior Secondary Schools and Colleges in and around Pokhara village.

Nearest Primary School Location Khilasu, <5 kms
Nearest Middle School Location Khilasu, <5 kms
Nearest Sec. School Location Khilasu, <5 kms
Nearest Sr. Sec School Location Khilasu, <5 kms
Nearest Arts/ Sc. Degree College Chaubatta Khal, 100+ kms
Nearest Engg. College Pauri, 80+ kms
Nearest Medical College Srinagar, 100+ kms
Nearest Polytechnic Srinagar, 100+ kms
Vocational/ ITI – Govt 1

About Shri Chandra Singh Negi

Background- A simple man from a humble background yet always ready to give it all to help needy people. Late Shri Chander Singh Negi dedicated his life to philanthropy work & now his son has stepped in to give shape to his late father’s vision for his native place, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. This trust is founded by Shri Lalit Mohan Negi for charitable work towards the needy section of the society, especially in his village & the adjoining areas on <date>. 

The trust has been founded with the prime objectives e.g.:-  

(1). To provide easy access to education in remote areas of Uttarakhand through the establishment & management of schools/colleges/educational institutions or other support in this regard. 

(2). To construct and run free dispensaries for the healthcare of the needy people and elderly inhabitants, especially in remote areas with a lack of proper medical facilities. 

(3). To work towards establishment and maintenance of old age homes, people with disability/ specially abled & dependents of such people to help them lead healthy lives etc. 

A tree is known by its fruit and a man by his deeds. Late Shri Chander Singh Negi’s life has been a testament to this age-old saying, whose legacy is now being carried forward by his son Shri Lalit Mohan Negi. Shri Chandra Singh Negi was born in the year 1921 in the pre-independence era of the British regime in India. Born in a joint family set up in a small village Kwala in Uttarakhand, his father Late Shri Jawahar Singh Negi instilled a value system of community harboring in him right from childhood, where there were limited means and dependents were many. After his primary education in Uttarakhand, he moved to Delhi in search of a better livelihood however, the urge to work for the upliftment of the needy villagers was always in his mind. Making ends meet in a new town with no base of his own was an uphill task, but he relentlessly worked towards it while also enhancing his knowledge and skills. He eventually established his household in Delhi but the dismal situation of health, education, employment & overall quality of life in Uttarakhand and especially in his hometown Patti Kolagad, always used to sting his heart. This further added to his determination toward community welfare. While working with a reputed pharmaceutical company (Glaxo India Limited), he enrolled himself in St. John Ambulance brigade- a health workers’ voluntary organization, and earned a certificate of a health worker for his loyal service. He used to volunteer to impart guidance and free services to needy patients in various government hospitals such as Safdarjung Hospital and Irwin Hospital (now Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital) to name a few on weekends. He also started administering injections to ailing patients in nearby areas of his Delhi residence, who couldn’t afford to visit a hospital. He utilized the knowledge gained through his volunteering work in the formation of many social welfare voluntary organizations like Kolgad Vikas Samiti Delhi, Kolagad Navyuvak Ramleela Committee, Kolakhal Junior High School (now Janta Inter College) Nirman Samiti Delhi, Kolakhal Prathamik Swasthya Upchar Kendra Uttrakhand Samaj (Regd.), Shri Barsund Dev Mandir Nirman Samiti etc. in Delhi for the betterment of the people of Patti Kolagad. He was also one of the leading members of Garhwal Hiteshani Sabha in Delhi working towards the social welfare of the Garhwali community. 

He worked tirelessly throughout his life till the end came in the year 2006. Inspired by the noble deeds and an inspiring life led by Late Shri Chander Singh Negi, his son Shri Lalit Mohan Negi and daughter-in-law Mrs. Kapotri Negi decided to keep the torch of social work lit for the upliftment and betterment of the society, especially the inhabitants of the villages in Garhwal. In his memory, they formed this trust and started social work in his native area in the year 2020. During the Covid-19 pandemic, they were greatly shaken seeing the plight of the people in Garhwal due to lack of facilities & healthcare support. They immediately started voluntary work by distributing free ration kits, medicines, and medical instruments (thermometers, oximeters, BP monitoring machines) which proved to be a very timely and positive step towards mitigating the hardships of the poor villagers. For the development of vocational skills & technology know-how among students, they have started free computer training centres at Janta Intercollege, Kolakhal in block Pokhra and Janta Intercollege, Shimrhi in block Bironkhal by providing basic infrastructures comprising computers, internet facilities, setting up computer rooms and services of technology educators greatly benefitting the children/youth of the nearby villages.  

With their new initiative “ Prompt Health Care Solution”, they intend to set up health kiosks in villages to provide easy healthcare access to people who currently rely on big hospitals situated far off for their health-related needs with the support of a reputed voluntary Health organisation “M/s Bala Medical”. 

The trust is determined to make a landmark difference in the field of health care, education & local employment for the villagers to support them in improving their quality of life and make them self-reliant.