Sera - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal
Sera 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 serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sera village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sera is 044600. The village covers a total geographical area of 39.77 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Sera 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 Sera
As per Census 2011, Sera village has a total population of 32 people, consisting of 13 males and 19 females. The village has 7 households and a sex ratio of 1,461 females per 1,000 males. There are 3 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 20 literate and 12 illiterate residents.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sera are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 32 | 13 | 19 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Illiterate Population | 12 | 2 | 10 |
Nearby Villages of Sera
Sera is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Sera
Sera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Sera is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Sera 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 Sera
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sera village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Sera
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sera 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 Sera
Where is Sera located?
Sera village is located in Gaja Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sera?
The Gram Panchayat of Sera is Niger.
What is the pincode of Sera?
The pincode of Sera is 249146.
What is the population of Sera?
Sera has a total population of 32, including 13 males and 19 females.
How many households are there in Sera?
There are 7 households in Sera.
What is the literacy rate in Sera?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sera is 62.50%. Male literacy is 84.62% and female literacy is 47.37%.