Baunr - Tehri, Tehri Garhwal

Baunr is a village situated in the Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehri and around 28 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Baunr village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baunr is 043868. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.78 hectares and falls under the 249130 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Baunr

As per Census 2011, Baunr village has a total population of 412 people, consisting of 183 males and 229 females. The village has 93 households and a sex ratio of 1,251 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 263 literate and 149 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population412183229
Child Population (0–6 yrs)563323
Literate Population263136127
Illiterate Population14947102

Nearby Villages of Baunr

Baunr 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KirganiSouth-West0.86 km
SalampurNorth-West1.14 km
Oud Gaon LaggakharkbhendiSouth-East1.49 km
Narsingh DharNorth-West1.61 km
JaulangiEast1.61 km
Nail BagiEast1.62 km
MasethNorth1.70 km
BirganiSouth-East1.81 km
Khori Chak Lagga JaulangiEast1.88 km
SelurNorth-West2.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baunr

Baunr is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Baunr is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Baunr is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baunr

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Baunr

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Baunr

Where is Baunr located?

Baunr village is located in Tehri Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baunr?

Baunr is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Baunr?

The pincode of Baunr is 249130.

What is the population of Baunr?

Baunr has a total population of 412, including 183 males and 229 females.

How many households are there in Baunr?

There are 93 households in Baunr.

What is the literacy rate in Baunr?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baunr is 63.83%. Male literacy is 74.32% and female literacy is 55.46%.