Dev Garhi - Kirtinagar, Tehri Garhwal
Dev Garhi is a village situated in the Kirtinagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 33 km from Devprayag and around 133 km from New Tehri. Devgarhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dev Garhi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dev Garhi is 043413. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.56 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Kirtinagar is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.
Dev Garhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dev Garhi
As per Census 2011, Dev Garhi village has a total population of 386 people, consisting of 174 males and 212 females. The village has 85 households and a sex ratio of 1,218 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 222 literate and 164 illiterate residents. Additionally, 320 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dev Garhi are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 386 | 174 | 212 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 71 | 38 | 33 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 320 | 148 | 172 |
| Literate Population | 222 | 108 | 114 |
| Illiterate Population | 164 | 66 | 98 |
Nearby Villages of Dev Garhi
Dev Garhi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Dev Garhi
Dev Garhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kirtinagar to Dev Garhi is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Dev Garhi is about 133 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dev Garhi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dev Garhi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Dev Garhi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dev Garhi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dev Garhi
Where is Dev Garhi located?
Dev Garhi village is located in Kirtinagar Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dev Garhi?
The Gram Panchayat of Dev Garhi is Devgarhi.
What is the pincode of Dev Garhi?
The pincode of Dev Garhi is 249161.
What is the population of Dev Garhi?
Dev Garhi has a total population of 386, including 174 males and 212 females.
How many households are there in Dev Garhi?
There are 85 households in Dev Garhi.
What is the literacy rate in Dev Garhi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dev Garhi is 57.51%. Male literacy is 62.07% and female literacy is 53.77%.