Goran - Dhanaulti, Tehri Garhwal

Goran is a village situated in the Dhanaulti tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanaulti and around 78 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Goran village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goran is 044270. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.29 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Goran 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 Goran

According to the 2011 Census, Goran village had a total population of 578 people, including 290 males and 288 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.00%, with male literacy at 90.46% and female literacy at 54.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129.

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

Nearby Villages of Goran

Goran 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 Goran

Goran is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Goran is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Goran is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goran

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

Health Facilities in Goran

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

FAQs about Goran