Than - Yamkeshwar, Pauri Garhwal
Than is a village situated in the Yamkeshwar tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from Yamkeshwar and around 134 km from Pauri. Kasyali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Than village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Than is 048793. The village covers a total geographical area of 14 hectares and falls under the 246121 pincode. Dogadda is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.
Than village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Than
According to the 2011 Census, Than village had a total population of 53 people, including 21 males and 32 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 1,524 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.55%, with male literacy at 94.44% and female literacy at 67.74%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53 | 21 | 32 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 38 | 17 | 21 |
| Illiterate Population | 15 | 4 | 11 |
Nearby Villages of Than
Than 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Bishi | North-West | 0.96 km |
| Pathola | North-East | 1.23 km |
| Paranda | East | 1.32 km |
| Dangi | South-East | 1.47 km |
| Khoriyalgaun | South | 1.76 km |
| Kasyali | South-West | 1.78 km |
| Rikhera | North | 1.87 km |
| Khobra | North-West | 2.08 km |
| Chopra | West | 2.13 km |
| Manjiyari Lagga Khodiyalgaon | South-East | 2.37 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Than
Public transport in the Than 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 35.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dogadda to Than is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Than is about 134 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Than
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Than village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Than
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Than village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Than
Where is Than located?
Than village is located in Yamkeshwar Tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Than?
The Gram Panchayat of Than is Kasyali.
What is the pincode of Than?
The pincode of Than is 246121.
What is the population of Than?
Than had a total population of 53, including 21 males and 32 females.
How many households are there in Than?
Than had 20 households.
What is the literacy rate in Than?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Than was 77.55%. Male literacy was 94.44% and female literacy was 67.74%.