Gandasu - Kirtinagar, Tehri Garhwal
Gandasu is a village situated in the Kirtinagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from Devprayag and around 130 km from New Tehri. Dhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandasu village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandasu is 043376. The village covers a total geographical area of 42.25 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Kirtinagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Gandasu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan 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 Gandasu
According to the 2011 Census, Gandasu village had a total population of 83 people, including 45 males and 38 females, living in 17 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.46%, with male literacy at 95.24% and female literacy at 80.56%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83 | 45 | 38 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 69 | 40 | 29 |
| Illiterate Population | 14 | 5 | 9 |
Nearby Villages of Gandasu
Gandasu 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 Gandasu
Gandasu 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 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kirtinagar to Gandasu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Gandasu is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gandasu
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gandasu 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 Gandasu
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gandasu village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Gandasu
Where is Gandasu located?
Gandasu village is located in Kirtinagar Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Gandasu?
The Gram Panchayat of Gandasu is Dhari.
What is the pincode of Gandasu?
The pincode of Gandasu is 249161.
What is the population of Gandasu?
Gandasu had a total population of 83, including 45 males and 38 females.
How many households are there in Gandasu?
Gandasu had 17 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gandasu?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gandasu was 88.46%. Male literacy was 95.24% and female literacy was 80.56%.