Vairola - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal

Vairola is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 65 km from Narendra Nagar and around 65 km from New Tehri. Bairola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vairola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vairola is 044553. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.53 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Narendra Nagar is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Vairola 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 Vairola

As per Census 2011, Vairola village has a total population of 729 people, consisting of 333 males and 396 females. The village has 186 households and a sex ratio of 1,189 females per 1,000 males. There are 78 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 522 literate and 207 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population729333396
Child Population (0–6 yrs)783840
Scheduled Castes (SC)1679
Literate Population522280242
Illiterate Population20753154

Nearby Villages of Vairola

Vairola 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)
LawaSouth1.25 km
Sountiyal GaonNorth1.32 km
BamankholaNorth1.44 km
PokhkriNorth-West1.58 km
Amasari GaonSouth-West1.69 km
KiradaEast1.70 km
MadewaSouth1.72 km
Fafaruwan GaonNorth-East1.80 km
Dobhal GaonNorth1.98 km
SainEast2.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vairola

Vairola 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 25.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narendra Nagar to Vairola is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Vairola is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vairola

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Vairola

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Vairola

Where is Vairola located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Vairola?

The Gram Panchayat of Vairola is Bairola.

What is the pincode of Vairola?

The pincode of Vairola is 249146.

What is the population of Vairola?

Vairola has a total population of 729, including 333 males and 396 females.

How many households are there in Vairola?

There are 186 households in Vairola.

What is the literacy rate in Vairola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vairola is 71.60%. Male literacy is 84.08% and female literacy is 61.11%.