Than - Dhanaulti, Tehri Garhwal
Than is a village situated in the Dhanaulti tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanaulti and around 82 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Than village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Than is 044276. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.42 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Than 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 Than
According to the 2011 Census, Than village had a total population of 571 people, including 277 males and 294 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.25%, with male literacy at 93.00% and female literacy at 60.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 571 | 277 | 294 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 70 | 34 | 36 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 119 | 52 | 67 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 382 | 226 | 156 |
| Illiterate Population | 189 | 51 | 138 |
Nearby Villages of Than
Than is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Than
Than is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Than is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Than is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Than
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Than village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Than
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Than village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Than
Where is Than located?
Than village is located in Dhanaulti Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Than?
Than is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Than?
The pincode of Than is 249180.
What is the population of Than?
Than had a total population of 571, including 277 males and 294 females.
How many households are there in Than?
Than had 121 households.
What is the literacy rate in Than?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Than was 76.25%. Male literacy was 93.00% and female literacy was 60.47%.