Agar - Balganga, Tehri Garhwal

Agar is a village situated in the Balganga tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 31 km from Ghansali and around 90 km from New Tehri. Aagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agar is 042819. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.92 hectares and falls under the 249125 pincode. Srinagar is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

Agar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tehri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Agar

According to the 2011 Census, Agar village had a total population of 498 people, including 215 males and 283 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 1,316 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.42%, with male literacy at 93.10% and female literacy at 67.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Agar

Agar 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 Agar

Agar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinagar to Agar is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Agar is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agar

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

Health Facilities in Agar

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

FAQs about Agar