Guruniyal Gaon - Tehri, Tehri Garhwal
Guruniyal Gaon is a village situated in the Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehri and around 35 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Syul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guruniyal Gaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Guruniyal Gaon is 043913. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.34 hectares and falls under the 249001 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Guruniyal Gaon 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 Guruniyal Gaon
According to the 2011 Census, Guruniyal Gaon village had a total population of 295 people, including 150 males and 145 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.06%, with male literacy at 96.00% and female literacy at 72.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 295 | 150 | 145 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 44 | 25 | 19 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 50 | 23 | 27 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 211 | 120 | 91 |
| Illiterate Population | 84 | 30 | 54 |
Nearby Villages of Guruniyal Gaon
Guruniyal 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 Guruniyal Gaon
Public transport in the Guruniyal Gaon is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Guruniyal Gaon is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Guruniyal Gaon is about 35 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 Guruniyal Gaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Guruniyal Gaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Guruniyal 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 Guruniyal 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 >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Guruniyal Gaon
Where is Guruniyal Gaon located?
Guruniyal Gaon village is located in Tehri Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Guruniyal Gaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Guruniyal Gaon is Syul.
What is the pincode of Guruniyal Gaon?
The pincode of Guruniyal Gaon is 249001.
What is the population of Guruniyal Gaon?
Guruniyal Gaon had a total population of 295, including 150 males and 145 females.
How many households are there in Guruniyal Gaon?
Guruniyal Gaon had 51 households.
What is the literacy rate in Guruniyal Gaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Guruniyal Gaon was 84.06%. Male literacy was 96.00% and female literacy was 72.22%.