Nagar - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal

Nagar is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 75 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Nagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagar is 043051. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.6 hectares and falls under the 249121 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Nagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Nagar

As per Census 2011, Nagar village has a total population of 239 people, consisting of 115 males and 124 females. The village has 44 households and a sex ratio of 1,078 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 126 literate and 113 illiterate residents. Additionally, 224 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nagar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Nagar

Nagar 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 Nagar

Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 29.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Nagar is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Nagar is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Nagar

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

FAQs about Nagar