Maid - Dhanaulti, Tehri Garhwal

Maid is a village situated in the Dhanaulti tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanaulti and around 87 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Maid village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maid is 044243. The village covers a total geographical area of 367.99 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Maid village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Maid

According to the 2011 Census, Maid village had a total population of 440 people, including 203 males and 237 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 1,167 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.51%, with male literacy at 95.21% and female literacy at 65.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Maid

Maid 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 Maid

Maid is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Maid is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Maid is about 87 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 Maid

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

Health Facilities in Maid

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

FAQs about Maid