Gair

Block / Tehsil Rajgarhi
District Uttarkashi
State Uttarakhand

About Gair

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Gair village is 040294. Gair village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 72.29 hectares. Gair has a total population of 484 peoples, out of which male population is 249 while female population is 235. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 943 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of gair village is 67.15% out of which 80.72% males and 52.77% females are literate. There are about 95 houses in gair village. Pincode of gair village locality is 249141.

When it comes to administration, Gair village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Gair village comes under Purola Vidhan Sabha constituency & Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. Barkot is nearest town to gair village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

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Population of Gair

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 484 249 235
Children (0-6) 66 34 32
Scheduled Castes (SC) 122 60 62
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 325 201 124
Illiterate Population 159 48 111

Connectivity of Gair

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Gair

Frequently Asked Questions about Gair

Where is Gair located?

Gair village is situated in Rajgarhi Tehsil, within the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gair?

The Gram Panchayat of Gair is Gair Banal (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Gair?

The pincode of Gair is 249141, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Gair as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gair is 484, with 249 males and 235 females.

How many households are there in Gair as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Gair village has a total of 95 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gair as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gair is 67.15%. The male literacy rate is 80.72%, while the female literacy rate is 52.77%.