Legrath - Kandisaur, Tehri Garhwal

Legrath 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. Tikhon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Legrath village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Legrath is 043818. The village covers a total geographical area of 51.54 hectares and falls under the 249131 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

Legrath 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 Legrath

As per Census 2011, Legrath village has a total population of 179 people, consisting of 78 males and 101 females. The village has 40 households and a sex ratio of 1,294 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 99 literate and 80 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Legrath

Legrath 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 Legrath

Legrath is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Legrath is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Legrath 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 Legrath

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

Health Facilities in Legrath

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

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