Sunar Gaon - Tehri, Tehri Garhwal
Sunar Gaon 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. Hadgi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sunar Gaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunar Gaon is 043858. The village covers a total geographical area of 47.6 hectares and falls under the 249001 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Sunar 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 Pratapnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Sunar Gaon
According to the 2011 Census, Sunar Gaon village had a total population of 96 people, including 41 males and 55 females, living in 25 households. The sex ratio was 1,341 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.25%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 59.57%.
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 | 96 | 41 | 55 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 61 | 33 | 28 |
| Illiterate Population | 35 | 8 | 27 |
Nearby Villages of Sunar Gaon
Sunar 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 Sunar Gaon
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Sunar Gaon.
| 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 Sunar Gaon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Sunar Gaon 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 Sunar Gaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sunar Gaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Sunar 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 Sunar Gaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Sunar Gaon
Where is Sunar Gaon located?
Sunar Gaon village is located in Tehri Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sunar Gaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Sunar Gaon is Hadgi.
What is the pincode of Sunar Gaon?
The pincode of Sunar Gaon is 249001.
What is the population of Sunar Gaon?
Sunar Gaon had a total population of 96, including 41 males and 55 females.
How many households are there in Sunar Gaon?
Sunar Gaon had 25 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sunar Gaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sunar Gaon was 76.25%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 59.57%.