Saruna - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal

Saruna 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. Saruna Kemar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saruna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saruna is 042908. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.02 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Srinagar is the nearest town, located about 86 km away.

Saruna 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 Saruna

According to the 2011 Census, Saruna village had a total population of 445 people, including 208 males and 237 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 1,139 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.57%, with male literacy at 95.00% and female literacy at 67.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Saruna

Saruna 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 Saruna

Saruna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >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 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinagar to Saruna is about 86 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Saruna 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 Saruna

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

Health Facilities in Saruna

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

FAQs about Saruna