Tisrara - Balganga, Tehri Garhwal

Tisrara is a village situated in the Balganga tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 36 km from Ghansali and around 101 km from New Tehri. Tisriyada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tisrara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tisrara is 042771. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.32 hectares and falls under the 249125 pincode. Srinagar is the nearest town, located about 96 km away.

Tisrara 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 Tisrara

According to the 2011 Census, Tisrara village had a total population of 353 people, including 146 males and 207 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 1,418 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.38%, with male literacy at 90.91% and female literacy at 66.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Tisrara

Tisrara 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 Tisrara

Public transport in the Tisrara 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 52.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinagar to Tisrara is about 96 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Tisrara is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tisrara

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

Health Facilities in Tisrara

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

FAQs about Tisrara