Ghena - Dhanaulti, Tehri Garhwal

Ghena is a village situated in the Dhanaulti tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanaulti and around 80 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Ghena village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghena is 044292. The village covers a total geographical area of 151.47 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Ghena 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 Dhanolti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghena

According to the 2011 Census, Ghena village had a total population of 484 people, including 250 males and 234 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.78%, with male literacy at 90.73% and female literacy at 58.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghena

Ghena 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 Ghena

Ghena is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Ghena is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Ghena is about 80 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 Ghena

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

Health Facilities in Ghena

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

FAQs about Ghena