Musana Gaon - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal
Musana Gaon is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 60 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Gosil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Musana Gaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Musana Gaon is 043062. The village covers a total geographical area of 28.86 hectares and falls under the 249122 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Musana Gaon 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 Musana Gaon
According to the 2011 Census, Musana Gaon village had a total population of 96 people, including 47 males and 49 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.92%, with male literacy at 86.67% and female literacy at 67.39%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 96 | 47 | 49 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 70 | 39 | 31 |
| Illiterate Population | 26 | 8 | 18 |
Nearby Villages of Musana Gaon
Musana Gaon 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanda Laga Langoor | South-East | 1.26 km |
| Panwar Gaon | East | 1.35 km |
| Langoor | South-East | 1.62 km |
| Jarola | North | 1.69 km |
| Sirmoli | North-West | 1.95 km |
| Kaphool Gaon | South | 2.06 km |
| Gosil | East | 2.17 km |
| Bhutiyana | South-West | 2.22 km |
| Malumarora Mayagaon | North-West | 2.44 km |
| Lawethi | North | 2.48 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Musana Gaon
Public transport in the Musana Gaon is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Musana Gaon is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Musana Gaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Musana Gaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Musana Gaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Musana Gaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Musana Gaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Musana Gaon
Where is Musana Gaon located?
Musana Gaon village is located in Devprayag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Musana Gaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Musana Gaon is Gosil.
What is the pincode of Musana Gaon?
The pincode of Musana Gaon is 249122.
What is the population of Musana Gaon?
Musana Gaon had a total population of 96, including 47 males and 49 females.
How many households are there in Musana Gaon?
Musana Gaon had 20 households.
What is the literacy rate in Musana Gaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Musana Gaon was 76.92%. Male literacy was 86.67% and female literacy was 67.39%.