Urani - Balganga, Tehri Garhwal
Urani is a village situated in the Balganga tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 36 km from Ghansali and around 106 km from New Tehri. Pinswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Urani village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Urani is 042803. The village covers a total geographical area of 46.59 hectares and falls under the 249125 pincode. Srinagar is the nearest town, located about 101 km away.
Urani 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 Urani
As per Census 2011, Urani village has a total population of 166 people, consisting of 75 males and 91 females. The village has 27 households and a sex ratio of 1,213 females per 1,000 males. There are 25 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 85 literate and 81 illiterate residents.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Urani are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 166 | 75 | 91 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 25 | 10 | 15 |
| Literate Population | 85 | 43 | 42 |
| Illiterate Population | 81 | 32 | 49 |
Nearby Villages of Urani
Urani is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Urani
Public transport in the Urani is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinagar to Urani is about 101 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Urani is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Urani
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Urani village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Urani
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Urani village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Urani
Where is Urani located?
Urani village is located in Balganga Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Urani?
The Gram Panchayat of Urani is Pinswar.
What is the pincode of Urani?
The pincode of Urani is 249125.
What is the population of Urani?
Urani has a total population of 166, including 75 males and 91 females.
How many households are there in Urani?
There are 27 households in Urani.
What is the literacy rate in Urani?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Urani is 51.20%. Male literacy is 57.33% and female literacy is 46.15%.