Gair

Gair is a village located in Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 98km away from sub-district headquarter Tehri (tehsildar office) and 98km away from district headquarter New Tehri. As per 2009 stats, Gair Ngun is the gram panchayat of Gair village.

Here you can discover what makes Gair unique in its vibrant Tehri-Tehri Garhwal region. You’ll see Gair’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gair

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gair is 043742. The village spans a total geographical area of 95.72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249196. Chamba is nearest town to Gair village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 91km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gair village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dhanolti Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gair

Population of Gair

According to the 2011 Census, Gair has a total population of about 352, with approximately 166 males and 186 females. The sex ratio is around 1120 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 64 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 134 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.00%, with male literacy at about 55.42% and female literacy near 45.16%. There are around 65 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gair's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gair

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gair. As per the 2011 stats, Gair had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gair

Knowing the nearby villages of Gair helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gair.

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