Idiyan - Kandisaur, Tehri Garhwal

Idiyan is a village situated in the Kandisaur tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 80 km from Tehri and around 80 km from New Tehri. Idiyan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Idiyan is 043765. The village covers a total geographical area of 199.34 hectares and falls under the 249132 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Idiyan 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 Idiyan

According to the 2011 Census, Idiyan village had a total population of 596 people, including 240 males and 356 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,483 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.32%, with male literacy at 78.07% and female literacy at 57.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Idiyan

Idiyan 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 Idiyan

Idiyan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Idiyan is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Idiyan is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Idiyan

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

Health Facilities in Idiyan

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

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