Rama - Jakhani Dhar, Tehri Garhwal

Rama is a village situated in the Jakhani Dhar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 25 km from Jakhnidhar and around 65 km from New Tehri. Pajiyara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rama is 043685. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.45 hectares and falls under the 249123 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Rama 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 Rama

According to the 2011 Census, Rama village had a total population of 156 people, including 63 males and 93 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 1,476 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.94%, with male literacy at 87.27% and female literacy at 61.90%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Rama

Rama 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 Rama

Public transport in the Rama 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 31.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Rama is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Rama is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rama

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

Health Facilities in Rama

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

FAQs about Rama