Lagwal Gaon - Dhanaulti, Tehri Garhwal

Lagwal Gaon is a village situated in the Dhanaulti tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 49 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanaulti and around 89 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Lagwalgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lagwal Gaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lagwal Gaon is 044180. The village covers a total geographical area of 76.01 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Lagwal Gaon 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 Lagwal Gaon

As per Census 2011, Lagwal Gaon village has a total population of 129 people, consisting of 78 males and 51 females. The village has 17 households and a sex ratio of 653 females per 1,000 males. There are 12 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 92 literate and 37 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lagwal Gaon are given below:

Nearby Villages of Lagwal Gaon

Lagwal Gaon 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 Lagwal Gaon

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Lagwal Gaon. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Lagwal Gaon is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Lagwal Gaon is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lagwal Gaon

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

Health Facilities in Lagwal Gaon

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

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