Kirgani - Tehri, Tehri Garhwal

Kirgani is a village situated in the Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehri and around 23 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Kirgani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirgani is 043867. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.96 hectares and falls under the 249130 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kirgani 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 Kirgani

According to the 2011 Census, Kirgani village had a total population of 629 people, including 275 males and 354 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,287 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.13%, with male literacy at 89.21% and female literacy at 66.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kirgani

Kirgani 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 Kirgani

Kirgani 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 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Kirgani is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Kirgani is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kirgani

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

Health Facilities in Kirgani

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

FAQs about Kirgani