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
According to the 2011 Census, Sumarth village had a total population of 137 people, including 60 males and 77 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 1,283 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.77%, with male literacy at 91.11% and female literacy at 63.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16.
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 | 137 | 60 | 77 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 26 | 15 | 11 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 16 | 6 | 10 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 had a total population of 137, including 60 males and 77 females.
How many households are there in Sumarth?
Sumarth had 32 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sumarth?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sumarth was 74.77%. Male literacy was 91.11% and female literacy was 63.64%.