Sisai - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal

Sisai is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 79 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Sankuld serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sisai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sisai is 043211. The village covers a total geographical area of 16.01 hectares and falls under the 249122 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Sisai 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 Sisai

As per Census 2011, Sisai village has a total population of 86 people, consisting of 44 males and 42 females. The village has 20 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 55 literate and 31 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population864442
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1367
Literate Population553421
Illiterate Population311021

Nearby Villages of Sisai

Sisai 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhateliNorth-West0.96 km
SurariSouth-West1.12 km
RasoliNorth1.14 km
Pharaswan GaonSouth-East1.18 km
Mathiyan GaonEast1.33 km
Jandrawana GaonSouth-East1.58 km
PuldiyanaSouth-West1.64 km
PharasuliSouth-East1.86 km
GuraiNorth-West1.94 km
BhaisakotSouth-West2.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sisai

Sisai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Sisai is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Sisai is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sisai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sisai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sisai

Where is Sisai located?

Sisai village is located in Devprayag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sisai?

The Gram Panchayat of Sisai is Sankuld.

What is the pincode of Sisai?

The pincode of Sisai is 249122.

What is the population of Sisai?

Sisai has a total population of 86, including 44 males and 42 females.

How many households are there in Sisai?

There are 20 households in Sisai.

What is the literacy rate in Sisai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sisai is 63.95%. Male literacy is 77.27% and female literacy is 50.00%.