Akhori - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Akhori is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 90 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Akhori village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Akhori is 043003. The village covers a total geographical area of 262 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.
Akhori village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghanshali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Akhori
As per Census 2011, Akhori village has a total population of 1,136 people, consisting of 502 males and 634 females. The village has 267 households and a sex ratio of 1,262 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 675 literate and 461 illiterate residents. Additionally, 132 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Akhori are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,136 | 502 | 634 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 155 | 81 | 74 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 132 | 65 | 67 |
| Literate Population | 675 | 363 | 312 |
| Illiterate Population | 461 | 139 | 322 |
Nearby Villages of Akhori
Akhori 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 Akhori
Akhori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Akhori is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Akhori is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Akhori
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Akhori village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Akhori
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Akhori village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Akhori
Where is Akhori located?
Akhori village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Akhori?
Akhori is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Akhori?
The pincode of Akhori is 249155.
What is the population of Akhori?
Akhori has a total population of 1,136, including 502 males and 634 females.
How many households are there in Akhori?
There are 267 households in Akhori.
What is the literacy rate in Akhori?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akhori is 59.42%. Male literacy is 72.31% and female literacy is 49.21%.