Gosil - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal

Gosil is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 62 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Gosil village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gosil is 043070. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.51 hectares and falls under the 249122 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Gosil village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gosil

According to the 2011 Census, Gosil village had a total population of 410 people, including 185 males and 225 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 1,216 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.16%, with male literacy at 89.09% and female literacy at 56.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Gosil

Gosil 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 Gosil

Gosil is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 36.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Gosil is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Gosil is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gosil

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

Health Facilities in Gosil

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

FAQs about Gosil