Ragri - Balganga, Tehri Garhwal

Ragri 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. Ragri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ragri is 042744. The village covers a total geographical area of 35.19 hectares and falls under the 249125 pincode. Srinagar is the nearest town, located about 83 km away.

Ragri 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 Ragri

According to the 2011 Census, Ragri village had a total population of 628 people, including 294 males and 334 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 1,136 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.52%, with male literacy at 77.51% and female literacy at 51.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Ragri

Ragri 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 Ragri

Ragri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 44.7 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Ragri

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

FAQs about Ragri