Eithan - Tyuni, Dehradun

Eithan is a village situated in the Tyuni tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tyuni and around 118 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Bhunar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Eithan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Eithan is 044759. The village covers a total geographical area of 340.34 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Eithan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Eithan

According to the 2011 Census, Eithan village had a total population of 689 people, including 361 males and 328 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.27%, with male literacy at 76.47% and female literacy at 45.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 315, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 264.

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

Nearby Villages of Eithan

Eithan 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 Eithan

Eithan 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 67.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Eithan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Eithan is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Eithan

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

Health Facilities in Eithan

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

FAQs about Eithan