Nandgaon - Jakhani Dhar, Tehri Garhwal

Nandgaon is a village situated in the Jakhani Dhar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 17 km from Jakhnidhar and around 38 km from New Tehri. Nandgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandgaon is 043634. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.09 hectares and falls under the 249181 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Nandgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tehri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nandgaon

As per Census 2011, Nandgaon village has a total population of 486 people, consisting of 232 males and 254 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 1,094 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 320 literate and 166 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nandgaon are given below:

Nearby Villages of Nandgaon

Nandgaon is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Nandgaon

Nandgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Nandgaon is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Nandgaon is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nandgaon

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Nandgaon village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Nandgaon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nandgaon village are given below:

FAQs about Nandgaon