Pholanshi

Pholanshi is a village located in Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 42km away from sub-district headquarter Devprayag (tehsildar office) and 72km away from district headquarter New Tehri. As per 2009 stats, Koti Sajwano Ki is the gram panchayat of Pholanshi village.

Here you can discover what makes Pholanshi unique in its vibrant Devprayag-Tehri Garhwal region. You’ll see Pholanshi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pholanshi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pholanshi is 043045. The village spans a total geographical area of 40.01 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249122. Devprayag is nearest town to Pholanshi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pholanshi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pholanshi

Population of Pholanshi

According to the 2011 Census, Pholanshi has a total population of about 66, with approximately 31 males and 35 females. The sex ratio is around 1129 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 4 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 8 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.21%, with male literacy at about 83.87% and female literacy near 60.00%. There are around 14 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pholanshi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pholanshi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pholanshi. As per the 2011 stats, Pholanshi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Pholanshi

Knowing the nearby villages of Pholanshi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pholanshi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pholanshi