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

According to the 2011 Census, Lagwal Gaon village had a total population of 129 people, including 78 males and 51 females, living in 17 households. The sex ratio was 654 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.63%, with male literacy at 90.00% and female literacy at 61.70%.

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

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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