Thanyul - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal

Thanyul is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 70 km from Narendra Nagar and around 63 km from New Tehri. Thanyul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thanyul is 044542. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.91 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Narendra Nagar is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Thanyul 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 Thanyul

According to the 2011 Census, Thanyul village had a total population of 275 people, including 122 males and 153 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 1,254 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.94%, with male literacy at 88.66% and female literacy at 47.76%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population275122153
Child Population (0–6 yrs)442519
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1508664
Illiterate Population1253689

Nearby Villages of Thanyul

Thanyul 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MatolaSouth-East1.03 km
DawaraWest1.13 km
Baman GaonNorth1.18 km
Amasari GaonEast2.04 km
BakarwaliNorth2.18 km
JaycotWest2.23 km
BhaliNorth-West2.33 km
Biman GaonNorth2.37 km
FalsariNorth-West2.45 km
PokhkriNorth-East2.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thanyul

Public transport in the Thanyul is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narendra Nagar to Thanyul is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Thanyul is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thanyul

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Thanyul

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Thanyul

Where is Thanyul located?

Thanyul village is located in Gaja Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thanyul?

Thanyul is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Thanyul?

The pincode of Thanyul is 249146.

What is the population of Thanyul?

Thanyul had a total population of 275, including 122 males and 153 females.

How many households are there in Thanyul?

Thanyul had 69 households.

What is the literacy rate in Thanyul?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thanyul was 64.94%. Male literacy was 88.66% and female literacy was 47.76%.