Girgaon - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal

Girgaon is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 86 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Raunsal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Girgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girgaon is 042903. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.15 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 86 km away.

Girgaon 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 Girgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Girgaon village had a total population of 1,026 people, including 536 males and 490 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.85%, with male literacy at 96.49% and female literacy at 82.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 277.

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

Nearby Villages of Girgaon

Girgaon 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 Girgaon

Girgaon 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 45.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Girgaon is about 86 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Girgaon is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Girgaon

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

Health Facilities in Girgaon

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

FAQs about Girgaon