Ghonti - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Ghonti is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 55 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Ghonti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghonti is 042958. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.8 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.
Ghonti 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 Ghonti
According to the 2011 Census, Ghonti village had a total population of 75 people, including 35 males and 40 females, living in 17 households. The sex ratio was 1,143 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.46%, with male literacy at 96.88% and female literacy at 61.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75 | 35 | 40 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 55 | 31 | 24 |
| Illiterate Population | 20 | 4 | 16 |
Nearby Villages of Ghonti
Ghonti 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 Ghonti
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Ghonti.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Ghonti is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Ghonti 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 Ghonti
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ghonti village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Ghonti
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ghonti village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Ghonti
Where is Ghonti located?
Ghonti village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ghonti?
Ghonti is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Ghonti?
The pincode of Ghonti is 249155.
What is the population of Ghonti?
Ghonti had a total population of 75, including 35 males and 40 females.
How many households are there in Ghonti?
Ghonti had 17 households.
What is the literacy rate in Ghonti?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghonti was 77.46%. Male literacy was 96.88% and female literacy was 61.54%.