Bandhan - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal

Bandhan is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 65 km from Narendra Nagar and around 68 km from New Tehri. Pasar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandhan is 044499. The village covers a total geographical area of 40.82 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

Bandhan 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 Narendranagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bandhan

According to the 2011 Census, Bandhan village had a total population of 65 people, including 35 males and 30 females, living in 11 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.43%, with male literacy at 91.30% and female literacy at 53.85%.

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 Population653530
Child Population (0–6 yrs)16124
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population352114
Illiterate Population301416

Nearby Villages of Bandhan

Bandhan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PungarhSouth0.99 km
Pasar May KyarkNorth-East1.21 km
DhaigalaWest1.83 km
Talai LambadiNorth-West1.83 km
ManjiyariSouth-East2.09 km
PokhariNorth2.17 km
MathiyaliEast2.46 km
KundcharNorth-West3.43 km
TemiarNorth3.95 km
Chilogi TalliNorth-West4.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bandhan

Public transport in the Bandhan is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Bandhan is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Bandhan is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandhan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bandhan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bandhan

Where is Bandhan located?

Bandhan village is located in Gaja Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bandhan?

The Gram Panchayat of Bandhan is Pasar.

What is the pincode of Bandhan?

The pincode of Bandhan is 249146.

What is the population of Bandhan?

Bandhan had a total population of 65, including 35 males and 30 females.

How many households are there in Bandhan?

Bandhan had 11 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bandhan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandhan was 71.43%. Male literacy was 91.30% and female literacy was 53.85%.