Myar - Balganga, Tehri Garhwal

Myar is a village situated in the Balganga tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 33 km from Ghansali and around 93 km from New Tehri. Myar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Myar is 042745. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.2 hectares and falls under the 249125 pincode. Srinagar is the nearest town, located about 83 km away.

Myar 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 Myar

According to the 2011 Census, Myar village had a total population of 396 people, including 201 males and 195 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.40%, with male literacy at 79.10% and female literacy at 42.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Myar

Myar 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 Myar

Public transport in the Myar 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 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinagar to Myar is about 83 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Myar 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 Myar

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

Health Facilities in Myar

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

FAQs about Myar