Bhatgaon - Balganga, Tehri Garhwal

Bhatgaon is a village situated in the Balganga tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 25 km from Ghansali and around 71 km from New Tehri. Bhatgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatgaon is 042762. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.43 hectares and falls under the 249125 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 71 km away.

Bhatgaon 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 Bhatgaon

As per Census 2011, Bhatgaon village has a total population of 711 people, consisting of 359 males and 352 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 432 literate and 279 illiterate residents. Additionally, 173 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatgaon

Bhatgaon 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 Bhatgaon

Bhatgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Bhatgaon is about 71 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Bhatgaon is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatgaon

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

Health Facilities in Bhatgaon

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

FAQs about Bhatgaon