Teva - Dhanaulti, Tehri Garhwal

Teva 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 90 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Tewa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Teva village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Teva is 044217. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.88 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Teva 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 Teva

According to the 2011 Census, Teva village had a total population of 474 people, including 240 males and 234 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.52%, with male literacy at 94.86% and female literacy at 69.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175.

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

Nearby Villages of Teva

Teva 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 Teva

Public transport in the Teva is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Teva is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Teva is about 90 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 Teva

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

Health Facilities in Teva

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

FAQs about Teva