Sain - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Sain is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 75 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Sain village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sain is 042954. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.5 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.
Sain village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pratapnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Sain
According to the 2011 Census, Sain village had a total population of 462 people, including 236 males and 226 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.84%, with male literacy at 92.89% and female literacy at 70.30%.
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 | 462 | 236 | 226 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 49 | 25 | 24 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 338 | 196 | 142 |
| Illiterate Population | 124 | 40 | 84 |
Nearby Villages of Sain
Sain 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 Sain
Sain is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Sain is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Sain is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sain
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sain village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Sain
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sain village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Sain
Where is Sain located?
Sain village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sain?
Sain is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Sain?
The pincode of Sain is 249155.
What is the population of Sain?
Sain had a total population of 462, including 236 males and 226 females.
How many households are there in Sain?
Sain had 86 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sain?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sain was 81.84%. Male literacy was 92.89% and female literacy was 70.30%.