Gair

Gair is a village located in Rajgarhi tehsil of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Barkot (tehsildar office) and 108km away from district headquarter Uttarkashi. As per 2009 stats, Gair Banal is the gram panchayat of Gair village.

Here you can discover what makes Gair unique in its vibrant Rajgarhi-Uttarkashi region. You’ll see Gair’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gair

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gair is 040294. The village spans a total geographical area of 72.29 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249141. Barkot is nearest town to Gair village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gair village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Purola Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gair

Population of Gair

According to the 2011 Census, Gair has a total population of about 484, with approximately 249 males and 235 females. The sex ratio is around 943 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 66 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 122 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.15%, with male literacy at about 80.72% and female literacy near 52.77%. There are around 95 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gair's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gair

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gair. As per the 2011 stats, Gair had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gair

Knowing the nearby villages of Gair helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gair.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gair