Kirada - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal

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

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirada is 044561. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.72 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Narendra Nagar is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

Kirada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kirada

According to the 2011 Census, Kirada village had a total population of 416 people, including 209 males and 207 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.61%, with male literacy at 90.96% and female literacy at 63.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193.

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

Nearby Villages of Kirada

Kirada 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 Kirada

Kirada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 26.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narendra Nagar to Kirada is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Kirada 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 Kirada

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

Health Facilities in Kirada

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

FAQs about Kirada