Gahar

Gahar is a village located in Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Ghansali (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter New Tehri. As per 2009 stats, Gahad is the gram panchayat of Gahar village.

Here you can discover what makes Gahar unique in its vibrant Ghansali-Tehri Garhwal region. You’ll see Gahar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gahar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gahar is 042950. The village spans a total geographical area of 111.95 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249181. Tehri is nearest town to Gahar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 90km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gahar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Pratapnagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gahar

Population of Gahar

According to the 2011 Census, Gahar has a total population of about 394, with approximately 186 males and 208 females. The sex ratio is around 1118 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 73 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 17 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.98%, with male literacy at about 61.83% and female literacy near 37.50%. There are around 89 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gahar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gahar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gahar. As per the 2011 stats, Gahar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gahar

Knowing the nearby villages of Gahar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gahar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gahar