Raunsal - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal

Raunsal 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 village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raunsal is 042907. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.26 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Srinagar is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

Raunsal 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 Raunsal

According to the 2011 Census, Raunsal village had a total population of 415 people, including 178 males and 237 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 1,331 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.68%, with male literacy at 87.25% and female literacy at 70.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Raunsal

Raunsal 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 Raunsal

Raunsal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinagar to Raunsal is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Raunsal 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 Raunsal

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

Health Facilities in Raunsal

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

FAQs about Raunsal