Tihar Village Overview
Tihar is a village in Bhatwari tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It lies about 18 km from Bhatwari tehsil headquarters and around 41 km from Uttarkashi district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Tihar village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Tihar village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Tihar is 040720. The village covers a geographical area of 403.78 hectares and has a pincode of 249135. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.
Location Map of Tihar
Population & Demographics of Tihar
This section provides population and demographic details of Tihar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 459 | 237 | 222 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 65 | 35 | 30 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Literate Population | 277 | 173 | 104 |
| Illiterate Population | 182 | 64 | 118 |
Key population details of Tihar village are given below:
- Tihar village is a small village with a total population of around 459, including approximately 237 males and 222 females, with a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 12 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Tihar village is good, with a literacy rate of about 60.35%.
- There are around 102 households in Tihar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Tihar
Transport facilities help residents of Tihar village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Tihar
The following villages are located close to Tihar and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tihar
- Where is Tihar located?
- Tihar village is located in Bhatwari Tehsil, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Tihar?
- Tihar is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Tihar?
- The pincode of Tihar is 249135.
- What is the population of Tihar?
- Tihar has a total population of 459, including 237 males and 222 females.
- How many households are there in Tihar?
- There are 102 households in Tihar.
- What is the literacy rate in Tihar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tihar is 60.35%. Male literacy is 73.00% and female literacy is 46.85%.