Megwal Gaon - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Megwal Gaon is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 95 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Mendusindwalgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Megwal Gaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Megwal Gaon is 042865. The village covers a total geographical area of 1.18 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.
Megwal Gaon 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 Megwal Gaon
As per Census 2011, Megwal Gaon village has a total population of 15 people, consisting of 8 males and 7 females. The village has 5 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 2 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6 literate and 9 illiterate residents.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Megwal Gaon are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Illiterate Population | 9 | 3 | 6 |
Nearby Villages of Megwal Gaon
Megwal Gaon 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 Megwal Gaon
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Megwal Gaon.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Megwal Gaon is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Megwal Gaon is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Megwal Gaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Megwal Gaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Megwal Gaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Megwal Gaon 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 Megwal Gaon
Where is Megwal Gaon located?
Megwal Gaon village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Megwal Gaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Megwal Gaon is Mendusindwalgaon.
What is the pincode of Megwal Gaon?
The pincode of Megwal Gaon is 249155.
What is the population of Megwal Gaon?
Megwal Gaon has a total population of 15, including 8 males and 7 females.
How many households are there in Megwal Gaon?
There are 5 households in Megwal Gaon.
What is the literacy rate in Megwal Gaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Megwal Gaon is 40.00%. Male literacy is 62.50% and female literacy is 14.29%.