Tonkhand - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Tonkhand is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 80 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Tonkhand village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Tonkhand is 042968. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.47 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.
Tonkhand 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 Tonkhand
As per Census 2011, Tonkhand village has a total population of 219 people, consisting of 114 males and 105 females. The village has 45 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 159 literate and 60 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tonkhand are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 219 | 114 | 105 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 37 | 22 | 15 |
| Literate Population | 159 | 96 | 63 |
| Illiterate Population | 60 | 18 | 42 |
Nearby Villages of Tonkhand
Tonkhand 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 Tonkhand
Tonkhand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Tonkhand is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Tonkhand 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 Tonkhand
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tonkhand 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 Tonkhand
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tonkhand 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 Tonkhand
Where is Tonkhand located?
Tonkhand village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Tonkhand?
Tonkhand is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Tonkhand?
The pincode of Tonkhand is 249155.
What is the population of Tonkhand?
Tonkhand has a total population of 219, including 114 males and 105 females.
How many households are there in Tonkhand?
There are 45 households in Tonkhand.
What is the literacy rate in Tonkhand?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tonkhand is 72.60%. Male literacy is 84.21% and female literacy is 60.00%.