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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Girgaon village has a total population of 1,026 people, consisting of 536 males and 490 females. The village has 251 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 788 literate and 238 illiterate residents. Additionally, 277 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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