Gajana - Tehri, Tehri Garhwal

Gajana is a village situated in the Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehri and around 10 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Pali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gajana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajana is 044003. The village covers a total geographical area of 55.6 hectares and falls under the 249145 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gajana

As per Census 2011, Gajana village has a total population of 188 people, consisting of 82 males and 106 females. The village has 44 households and a sex ratio of 1,292 females per 1,000 males. There are 23 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 138 literate and 50 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Gajana

Gajana 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 Gajana

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Gajana. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Gajana is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Gajana is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gajana

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

Health Facilities in Gajana

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

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