Gaind - Dhanaulti, Tehri Garhwal

Gaind is a village situated in the Dhanaulti tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 56 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanaulti and around 97 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Gaid serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaind village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaind is 044207. The village covers a total geographical area of 289.48 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Gaind village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanolti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gaind

According to the 2011 Census, Gaind village had a total population of 494 people, including 267 males and 227 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.32%, with male literacy at 78.10% and female literacy at 50.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaind

Gaind 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 Gaind

Gaind is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Gaind is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Gaind is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaind

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

Health Facilities in Gaind

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

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