Siraun - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal

Siraun 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 75 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Sirwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siraun village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siraun is 043082. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.11 hectares and falls under the 249122 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Siraun 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 Siraun

As per Census 2011, Siraun village has a total population of 76 people, consisting of 30 males and 46 females. The village has 23 households and a sex ratio of 1,533 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 44 literate and 32 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Siraun

Siraun 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 Siraun

Siraun 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 31.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Siraun is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Siraun 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 Siraun

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

Health Facilities in Siraun

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

FAQs about Siraun