Thela - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Thela is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 80 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Thela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Thela is 042988. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.43 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.
Thela 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 Thela
As per Census 2011, Thela village has a total population of 794 people, consisting of 368 males and 426 females. The village has 176 households and a sex ratio of 1,157 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 518 literate and 276 illiterate residents. Additionally, 329 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Thela are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 794 | 368 | 426 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 114 | 70 | 44 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 329 | 170 | 159 |
| Literate Population | 518 | 267 | 251 |
| Illiterate Population | 276 | 101 | 175 |
Nearby Villages of Thela
Thela 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 Thela
Thela 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 Thela is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Thela is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Thela
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Thela 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 Thela
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Thela village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Thela
Where is Thela located?
Thela village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Thela?
Thela is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Thela?
The pincode of Thela is 249155.
What is the population of Thela?
Thela has a total population of 794, including 368 males and 426 females.
How many households are there in Thela?
There are 176 households in Thela.
What is the literacy rate in Thela?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thela is 65.24%. Male literacy is 72.55% and female literacy is 58.92%.