Sarswad - Narendra Nagar, Tehri Garhwal

Sarswad is a village situated in the Narendra Nagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 9 km from Narendra Nagar and around 51 km from New Tehri. Banali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarswad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarswad is 044473. The village covers a total geographical area of 35.21 hectares and falls under the 249175 pincode. Narendra Nagar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Sarswad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sarswad

According to the 2011 Census, Sarswad village had a total population of 74 people, including 35 males and 39 females, living in 15 households. The sex ratio was 1,114 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.83%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 47.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarswad

Sarswad 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 Sarswad

Sarswad 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 Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narendra Nagar to Sarswad is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Sarswad is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarswad

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

Health Facilities in Sarswad

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

FAQs about Sarswad