Gaphar - Kandisaur, Tehri Garhwal

Gaphar is a village situated in the Kandisaur tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 110 km from Tehri and around 110 km from New Tehri. Lawani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaphar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaphar is 043760. The village covers a total geographical area of 34.32 hectares and falls under the 249132 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

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

Population of Gaphar

According to the 2011 Census, Gaphar village had a total population of 94 people, including 47 males and 47 females, living in 23 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.59%, with male literacy at 88.37% and female literacy at 52.38%.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaphar

Gaphar 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 Gaphar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gaphar. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Gaphar is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Gaphar is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaphar

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

Health Facilities in Gaphar

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

FAQs about Gaphar