Veena - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Veena is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 95 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Beena serves as the Gram Panchayat for Veena village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Veena is 042833. The village covers a total geographical area of 53.16 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.
Veena 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 Veena
According to the 2011 Census, Veena village had a total population of 216 people, including 88 males and 128 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 1,455 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.94%, with male literacy at 96.05% and female literacy at 58.93%.
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 | 216 | 88 | 128 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 28 | 12 | 16 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 139 | 73 | 66 |
| Illiterate Population | 77 | 15 | 62 |
Nearby Villages of Veena
Veena 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 Veena
Public transport in the Veena is mainly available through shared van 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 Veena is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Veena is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Veena
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Veena 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 Veena
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Veena 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 Veena
Where is Veena located?
Veena village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Veena?
The Gram Panchayat of Veena is Beena.
What is the pincode of Veena?
The pincode of Veena is 249155.
What is the population of Veena?
Veena had a total population of 216, including 88 males and 128 females.
How many households are there in Veena?
Veena had 41 households.
What is the literacy rate in Veena?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Veena was 73.94%. Male literacy was 96.05% and female literacy was 58.93%.