Margaon - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal
Margaon is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 60 km from Narendra Nagar and around 60 km from New Tehri. Payal Gaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Margaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Margaon is 044367. The village covers a total geographical area of 16.17 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.
Margaon 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.
Nearby Villages of Margaon
Margaon 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Naun Chak | South | 0.67 km |
| Kandakhet | South-West | 0.74 km |
| Bandriya | East | 0.76 km |
| Naicholi | North-West | 0.96 km |
| Phipalti | North | 1.11 km |
| Bhasho | North-East | 1.15 km |
| Gairogi Sera | South | 1.25 km |
| Ali Malli | South-East | 1.45 km |
| Kurungoli | North-West | 1.72 km |
| Naulta | North | 1.73 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Margaon
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Margaon. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Margaon is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Margaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Margaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Margaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Margaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Margaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Margaon
Where is Margaon located?
Margaon village is located in Gaja Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Margaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Margaon is Payal Gaon.
What is the pincode of Margaon?
The pincode of Margaon is 249146.