Gahar - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal

Gahar is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 90 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Gahad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gahar is 042950. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.95 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

Gahar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pratapnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gahar

As per Census 2011, Gahar village has a total population of 394 people, consisting of 186 males and 208 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 1,118 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 193 literate and 201 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gahar

Gahar 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 Gahar

Gahar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Gahar is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Gahar 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 Gahar

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

Health Facilities in Gahar

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

FAQs about Gahar