Rayat Gaon - Dhanaulti, Tehri Garhwal

Rayat Gaon 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 92 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Rayat Gaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rayat Gaon is 044182. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.88 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Rayat 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 Rayat Gaon

As per Census 2011, Rayat Gaon village has a total population of 190 people, consisting of 104 males and 86 females. The village has 21 households and a sex ratio of 826 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 88 literate and 102 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rayat Gaon

Rayat 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 Rayat Gaon

Rayat Gaon 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 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Rayat Gaon is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Rayat Gaon is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rayat Gaon

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

Health Facilities in Rayat 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 Rayat Gaon village are given below:

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