Niger - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal

Niger is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 90 km from Narendra Nagar and around 80 km from New Tehri. Niger village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Niger is 044598. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.45 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Niger 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 Niger

As per Census 2011, Niger village has a total population of 309 people, consisting of 137 males and 172 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 1,255 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 176 literate and 133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Niger are given below:

Nearby Villages of Niger

Niger 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 Niger

Niger 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 31.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Niger is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Niger is about 80 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 Niger

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

Health Facilities in Niger

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

FAQs about Niger