Maid - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal

Maid is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 41 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 100 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Mend serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maid village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maid is 042805. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.06 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Srinagar is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.

Maid 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 Maid

As per Census 2011, Maid village has a total population of 889 people, consisting of 434 males and 455 females. The village has 158 households and a sex ratio of 1,048 females per 1,000 males. There are 160 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 464 literate and 425 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Maid

Maid 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 Maid

Maid is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinagar to Maid is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Maid is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maid

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

Health Facilities in Maid

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

FAQs about Maid