Than - Rajgarhi, Uttarkashi
Than is a village situated in the Rajgarhi tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barkot and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Uttarkashi. Than village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Than is 040342. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.48 hectares and falls under the 249141 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Than 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 Purola Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Than
According to the 2011 Census, Than village had a total population of 314 people, including 164 males and 150 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.53%, with male literacy at 93.01% and female literacy at 59.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 314 | 164 | 150 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 47 | 21 | 26 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 27 | 10 | 17 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 207 | 133 | 74 |
| Illiterate Population | 107 | 31 | 76 |
Nearby Villages of Than
Than is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Than
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Than.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Than is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Than is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Than
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Than village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Than
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Than village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Than
Where is Than located?
Than village is located in Rajgarhi Tehsil, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Than?
Than is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Than?
The pincode of Than is 249141.
What is the population of Than?
Than had a total population of 314, including 164 males and 150 females.
How many households are there in Than?
Than had 67 households.
What is the literacy rate in Than?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Than was 77.53%. Male literacy was 93.01% and female literacy was 59.68%.