Pharasuli - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal

Pharasuli is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 86 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Farasoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pharasuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pharasuli is 043170. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.87 hectares and falls under the 249122 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Pharasuli 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 Pharasuli

According to the 2011 Census, Pharasuli village had a total population of 78 people, including 26 males and 52 females, living in 22 households. The sex ratio was 2,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.01%, with male literacy at 92.31% and female literacy at 55.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Pharasuli

Pharasuli 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 Pharasuli

Pharasuli 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 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Pharasuli is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Pharasuli is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pharasuli

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

Health Facilities in Pharasuli

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

FAQs about Pharasuli