Ragsya - Balganga, Tehri Garhwal

Ragsya is a village situated in the Balganga tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 29 km from Ghansali and around 89 km from New Tehri. Ragsya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ragsya is 042820. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.11 hectares and falls under the 249125 pincode. Srinagar is the nearest town, located about 84 km away.

Ragsya 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 Ragsya

According to the 2011 Census, Ragsya village had a total population of 652 people, including 293 males and 359 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 1,225 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.13%, with male literacy at 93.93% and female literacy at 63.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 494.

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

Nearby Villages of Ragsya

Ragsya 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 Ragsya

Ragsya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinagar to Ragsya is about 84 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Ragsya is about 89 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 Ragsya

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

Health Facilities in Ragsya

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

FAQs about Ragsya