Gagalasi - Pawkidevi, Tehri Garhwal

Gagalasi is a village situated in the Pawkidevi tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 58 km from Narendra Nagar and around 111 km from New Tehri. Gangalsi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gagalasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gagalasi is 044527. The village covers a total geographical area of 251.08 hectares and falls under the 249192 pincode. Rishikesh is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Gagalasi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narendranagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gagalasi

As per Census 2011, Gagalasi village has a total population of 601 people, consisting of 283 males and 318 females. The village has 126 households and a sex ratio of 1,123 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 365 literate and 236 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gagalasi

Gagalasi 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 Gagalasi

Public transport in the Gagalasi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rishikesh to Gagalasi is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Gagalasi is about 111 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gagalasi

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

Health Facilities in Gagalasi

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

FAQs about Gagalasi