Dhaigala - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal

Dhaigala is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 48 km from Narendra Nagar and around 40 km from New Tehri. Pasar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhaigala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaigala is 044495. The village covers a total geographical area of 1.76 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Dhaigala 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 Dhaigala

According to the 2011 Census, Dhaigala village had a total population of 38 people, including 18 males and 20 females, living in 10 households. The sex ratio was 1,111 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.56%, with male literacy at 72.73% and female literacy at 43.75%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhaigala

Dhaigala 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 Dhaigala

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dhaigala. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Dhaigala is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Dhaigala is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhaigala

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

Health Facilities in Dhaigala

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

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