Ghon - Kandisaur, Tehri Garhwal

Ghon is a village situated in the Kandisaur tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 65 km from Tehri and around 65 km from New Tehri. Ghon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghon is 043734. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.23 hectares and falls under the 249132 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Ghon 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 Ghon

According to the 2011 Census, Ghon village had a total population of 434 people, including 211 males and 223 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.10%, with male literacy at 86.03% and female literacy at 62.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghon

Ghon 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 Ghon

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ghon. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Ghon

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

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