Agunda - Balganga, Tehri Garhwal

Agunda is a village situated in the Balganga tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 35 km from Ghansali and around 93 km from New Tehri. Agunda- serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agunda is 042808. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.59 hectares and falls under the 249125 pincode. Srinagar is the nearest town, located about 88 km away.

Agunda 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 Agunda

As per Census 2011, Agunda village has a total population of 268 people, consisting of 118 males and 150 females. The village has 58 households and a sex ratio of 1,271 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 137 literate and 131 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Agunda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Agunda

Agunda 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 Agunda

Agunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinagar to Agunda is about 88 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Agunda is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agunda

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

Health Facilities in Agunda

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

FAQs about Agunda