Sain - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal

Sain is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 70 km from Narendra Nagar and around 75 km from New Tehri. Sain village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sain is 044562. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.56 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Narendra Nagar is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Sain 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 Sain

According to the 2011 Census, Sain village had a total population of 343 people, including 161 males and 182 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,130 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.22%, with male literacy at 96.06% and female literacy at 61.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Sain

Sain 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 Sain

Sain 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 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narendra Nagar to Sain is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Sain is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sain

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

Health Facilities in Sain

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

FAQs about Sain