Ghairka - Balganga, Tehri Garhwal

Ghairka is a village situated in the Balganga tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from Ghansali and around 90 km from New Tehri. Ghairka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghairka is 042747. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.47 hectares and falls under the 249125 pincode. Srinagar is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

Ghairka 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 Ghairka

According to the 2011 Census, Ghairka village had a total population of 420 people, including 214 males and 206 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.14%, with male literacy at 93.79% and female literacy at 58.29%. 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 Ghairka

Ghairka 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 Ghairka

Public transport in the Ghairka is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinagar to Ghairka is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Ghairka 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 Ghairka

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

Health Facilities in Ghairka

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

FAQs about Ghairka