Garh - Dunda, Uttarkashi

Garh is a village situated in the Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dunda and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Uttarkashi. Garh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garh is 040480. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.61 hectares and falls under the 249193 pincode. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Garh

According to the 2011 Census, Garh village had a total population of 109 people, including 56 males and 53 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.17%, with male literacy at 94.23% and female literacy at 71.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Garh

Garh 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 Garh

Garh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Garh

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

Health Facilities in Garh

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

FAQs about Garh