Saur Math - Tehri, Tehri Garhwal
Saur Math is a village situated in the Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehri and around 40 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Saur Uppu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saur Math village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Saur Math is 043847. The village covers a total geographical area of 42.59 hectares and falls under the 249001 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Saur Math 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 Saur Math
As per Census 2011, Saur Math village has a total population of 350 people, consisting of 172 males and 178 females. The village has 85 households and a sex ratio of 1,034 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 248 literate and 102 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Saur Math are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 350 | 172 | 178 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 54 | 33 | 21 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 51 | 25 | 26 |
| Literate Population | 248 | 136 | 112 |
| Illiterate Population | 102 | 36 | 66 |
Nearby Villages of Saur Math
Saur Math 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Silla Uppu | North-West | 0.83 km |
| Jhinwali | North-East | 0.99 km |
| Paneeth | South-West | 1.13 km |
| Plas | South | 1.32 km |
| Rudiya Dang | West | 1.39 km |
| Raulakot | South-East | 1.56 km |
| Uppu Talla | North-West | 1.61 km |
| Okhala | North-East | 1.64 km |
| Sakniyani Check | East | 1.80 km |
| Gagar Gaon | South-West | 1.80 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Saur Math
Saur Math 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 31.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Saur Math is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Saur Math is about 40 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 Saur Math
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Saur Math village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Saur Math
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Saur Math village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Saur Math
Where is Saur Math located?
Saur Math village is located in Tehri Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Saur Math?
The Gram Panchayat of Saur Math is Saur Uppu.
What is the pincode of Saur Math?
The pincode of Saur Math is 249001.
What is the population of Saur Math?
Saur Math has a total population of 350, including 172 males and 178 females.
How many households are there in Saur Math?
There are 85 households in Saur Math.
What is the literacy rate in Saur Math?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saur Math is 70.86%. Male literacy is 79.07% and female literacy is 62.92%.