Tera - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Tera is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 24 km from Barkot and around 120 km from Uttarkashi. Tera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tera is 040413. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.6 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Tera

According to the 2011 Census, Tera village had a total population of 214 people, including 111 males and 103 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.27%, with male literacy at 88.10% and female literacy at 60.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Tera

Tera 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 Tera

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Tera. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Tera is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Tera is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tera

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

Health Facilities in Tera

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

FAQs about Tera