Sumarth - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Sumarth is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 60 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Chami serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sumarth village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sumarth is 042971. The village covers a total geographical area of 24.8 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.
Sumarth 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 Sumarth
As per Census 2011, Sumarth village has a total population of 137 people, consisting of 60 males and 77 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 1,283 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 83 literate and 54 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sumarth are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 137 | 60 | 77 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 26 | 15 | 11 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 16 | 6 | 10 |
| Literate Population | 83 | 41 | 42 |
| Illiterate Population | 54 | 19 | 35 |
Nearby Villages of Sumarth
Sumarth 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 Sumarth
Public transport in the Sumarth is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Sumarth.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Sumarth is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Sumarth is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sumarth
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sumarth village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Sumarth
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sumarth 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 Sumarth
Where is Sumarth located?
Sumarth village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sumarth?
The Gram Panchayat of Sumarth is Chami.
What is the pincode of Sumarth?
The pincode of Sumarth is 249155.
What is the population of Sumarth?
Sumarth has a total population of 137, including 60 males and 77 females.
How many households are there in Sumarth?
There are 32 households in Sumarth.
What is the literacy rate in Sumarth?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sumarth is 60.58%. Male literacy is 68.33% and female literacy is 54.55%.