Thar - Lansdowne, Pauri Garhwal
Thar is a village situated in the Lansdowne tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from Lansdowne and around 103 km from Pauri. Jugar Sain serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Thar is 047345. The village covers a total geographical area of 9.74 hectares and falls under the 246155 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Thar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Yamkeshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Thar
Thar 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Dartha | South-East | 0.55 km |
| Sirsawal Gaon | South-West | 0.86 km |
| Kodiyal Danda Palla | East | 1.14 km |
| Kothiyal Danda Walla | South-East | 1.16 km |
| Basyani | South-East | 1.39 km |
| Muskhet | South | 1.71 km |
| Matkot | South-West | 1.80 km |
| Dura | South-East | 1.82 km |
| Mohar Walla | East | 1.91 km |
| Ubani | West | 2.02 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Thar
Public transport in the Thar is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.
| 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 Lansdowne to Thar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Thar is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Thar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Thar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Thar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Thar 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 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Thar
Where is Thar located?
Thar village is located in Lansdowne Tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Thar?
The Gram Panchayat of Thar is Jugar Sain.
What is the pincode of Thar?
The pincode of Thar is 246155.