Phalenda - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Phalenda is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 79 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Falenda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phalenda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Phalenda is 042963. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.38 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 79 km away.
Phalenda 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 Phalenda
According to the 2011 Census, Phalenda village had a total population of 569 people, including 257 males and 312 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 1,214 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.95%, with male literacy at 94.81% and female literacy at 59.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 569 | 257 | 312 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 78 | 45 | 33 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 368 | 201 | 167 |
| Illiterate Population | 201 | 56 | 145 |
Nearby Villages of Phalenda
Phalenda 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 Phalenda
Public transport in the Phalenda is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| 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 Phalenda is about 79 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Phalenda is about 79 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 Phalenda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Phalenda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Phalenda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Phalenda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Phalenda
Where is Phalenda located?
Phalenda village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Phalenda?
The Gram Panchayat of Phalenda is Falenda.
What is the pincode of Phalenda?
The pincode of Phalenda is 249155.
What is the population of Phalenda?
Phalenda had a total population of 569, including 257 males and 312 females.
How many households are there in Phalenda?
Phalenda had 114 households.
What is the literacy rate in Phalenda?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Phalenda was 74.95%. Male literacy was 94.81% and female literacy was 59.86%.