Gagar - Ramgarh, Nainital
Gagar is a village situated in the Ramgarh tehsil of Nainital district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from Nainital and around 30 km from Nainital. Uma Garh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gagar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gagar is 054738. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.26 hectares and falls under the 263137 pincode. Bhowali is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.
Gagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ramnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Gagar
Gagar is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Gagar
Gagar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhowali to Gagar is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nainital to Gagar is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gagar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gagar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Gagar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gagar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Gagar
Where is Gagar located?
Gagar village is located in Ramgarh Tehsil, Nainital district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gagar?
The Gram Panchayat of Gagar is Uma Garh.
What is the pincode of Gagar?
The pincode of Gagar is 263137.