Lom - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Lom is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 82 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Jandoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lom village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Lom is 042832. The village covers a total geographical area of 79.65 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 82 km away.
Lom 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 Lom
As per Census 2011, Lom village has a total population of 190 people, consisting of 81 males and 109 females. The village has 37 households and a sex ratio of 1,345 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 98 literate and 92 illiterate residents.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lom are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 190 | 81 | 109 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 35 | 17 | 18 |
| Literate Population | 98 | 56 | 42 |
| Illiterate Population | 92 | 25 | 67 |
Nearby Villages of Lom
Lom 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 Lom
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Lom.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Lom is about 82 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Lom is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Lom
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lom 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 >10 km |
Health Facilities in Lom
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lom 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 Lom
Where is Lom located?
Lom village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Lom?
The Gram Panchayat of Lom is Jandoli.
What is the pincode of Lom?
The pincode of Lom is 249155.
What is the population of Lom?
Lom has a total population of 190, including 81 males and 109 females.
How many households are there in Lom?
There are 37 households in Lom.
What is the literacy rate in Lom?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lom is 51.58%. Male literacy is 69.14% and female literacy is 38.53%.