Unayal Gaon - Pratapnagar, Tehri Garhwal
Unayal Gaon is a village situated in the Pratapnagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 41 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pratapnagar and around 100 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Onalgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Unayal Gaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Unayal Gaon is 043428. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.1 hectares and falls under the 249165 pincode. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.
Unayal Gaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Unayal Gaon
As per Census 2011, Unayal Gaon village has a total population of 637 people, consisting of 319 males and 318 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 382 literate and 255 illiterate residents. Additionally, 111 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Unayal Gaon are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 637 | 319 | 318 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 104 | 52 | 52 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 111 | 54 | 57 |
| Literate Population | 382 | 249 | 133 |
| Illiterate Population | 255 | 70 | 185 |
Nearby Villages of Unayal Gaon
Unayal Gaon 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 Unayal Gaon
Public transport in the Unayal Gaon is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uttarkashi to Unayal Gaon is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Unayal Gaon is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Unayal Gaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Unayal Gaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Unayal Gaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Unayal Gaon 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 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Unayal Gaon
Where is Unayal Gaon located?
Unayal Gaon village is located in Pratapnagar Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Unayal Gaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Unayal Gaon is Onalgaon.
What is the pincode of Unayal Gaon?
The pincode of Unayal Gaon is 249165.
What is the population of Unayal Gaon?
Unayal Gaon has a total population of 637, including 319 males and 318 females.
How many households are there in Unayal Gaon?
There are 99 households in Unayal Gaon.
What is the literacy rate in Unayal Gaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Unayal Gaon is 59.97%. Male literacy is 78.06% and female literacy is 41.82%.