Gona - Balganga, Tehri Garhwal

Gona is a village situated in the Balganga tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 28 km from Ghansali and around 87 km from New Tehri. Gona village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gona is 042765. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.99 hectares and falls under the 249125 pincode. Srinagar is the nearest town, located about 78 km away.

Gona 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 Gona

According to the 2011 Census, Gona village had a total population of 1,021 people, including 440 males and 581 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 1,320 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.86%, with male literacy at 82.44% and female literacy at 52.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 221.

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

Nearby Villages of Gona

Gona 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 Gona

Gona 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 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinagar to Gona is about 78 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Gona is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gona

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

Health Facilities in Gona

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

FAQs about Gona