Ashgarh - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal

Ashgarh is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 55 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Koti (faigul) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ashgarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashgarh is 042923. The village covers a total geographical area of 15.5 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Ashgarh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan 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 Ashgarh

According to the 2011 Census, Ashgarh village had a total population of 7 people, including 5 males and 2 females, living in 1 households. The sex ratio was 400 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.43%, with male literacy at 100.00%.

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

Nearby Villages of Ashgarh

Ashgarh 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 Ashgarh

Public transport in the Ashgarh 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 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Ashgarh is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Ashgarh is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ashgarh

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

Health Facilities in Ashgarh

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

FAQs about Ashgarh