Ghansali - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal

Ghansali is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 75 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghansali is 042916. The village covers a total geographical area of 15.77 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

Ghansali is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghanshali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghansali

As per Census 2011, Ghansali village has a total population of 392 people, consisting of 200 males and 192 females. The village has 82 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 321 literate and 71 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population392200192
Child Population (0–6 yrs)563422
Scheduled Castes (SC)311417
Literate Population321166155
Illiterate Population713437

Nearby Villages of Ghansali

Ghansali 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)
Sandul Maya CamaraNorth-West0.87 km
GirgaonNorth1.40 km
RaunsalNorth-East1.60 km
BaheraEast1.82 km
Sarans GaonNorth-West2.07 km
ChakrusheraSouth-West2.10 km
SilyaraNorth-West2.14 km
NailSouth2.48 km
SarunaEast2.58 km
SiloliseraNorth-West2.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghansali

The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Ghansali is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Ghansali is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

FAQs about Ghansali

Where is Ghansali located?

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

What is the pincode of Ghansali?

The pincode of Ghansali is 249155.

What is the population of Ghansali?

Ghansali has a total population of 392, including 200 males and 192 females.

How many households are there in Ghansali?

There are 82 households in Ghansali.

What is the literacy rate in Ghansali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghansali is 81.89%. Male literacy is 83.00% and female literacy is 80.73%.