Saur Village Overview
Saur is a village in Pratapnagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It lies about 33 km from Pratapnagar tehsil headquarters and around 104 km from New Tehri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Saur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Saur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Saur is 043477. The village covers a geographical area of 92.26 hectares and has a pincode of 249165. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.
Location Map of Saur
Population & Demographics of Saur
This section provides population and demographic details of Saur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 327 | 167 | 160 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 42 | 26 | 16 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 239 | 138 | 101 |
| Illiterate Population | 88 | 29 | 59 |
Key population details of Saur village are given below:
- Saur village is a small village with a total population of around 327, including approximately 167 males and 160 females, with a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 30 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Saur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 73.09%.
- There are around 60 households in Saur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Saur
Transport facilities help residents of Saur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Saur
The following villages are located close to Saur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Saur
- Where is Saur located?
- Saur village is located in Pratapnagar Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Saur?
- Saur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Saur?
- The pincode of Saur is 249165.
- What is the population of Saur?
- Saur has a total population of 327, including 167 males and 160 females.
- How many households are there in Saur?
- There are 60 households in Saur.
- What is the literacy rate in Saur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saur is 73.09%. Male literacy is 82.63% and female literacy is 63.13%.