Ashena village, Ghansali tehsil | Pincode 249155

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Ashena is a small village in Ghansali mandal, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand with a population of 103 across 24 households and a literacy rate of 69.9%.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

ourwashi devi

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LGD code: 42910
Pincode: 249155
Post office: Ghansali
Population: 103
Households: 24
Literacy rate: 69.9%
Sex ratio: 1102 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 48
Distance to district centre: 26 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Dehradun: 76 km
Distance to Delhi: 255 km
Nearest railway station: Rishikesh · 63 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Jakhal Bhardar · 14 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Ashena compares

By population, Ashena ranks #158 of 193 villages in Ghansali mandal.

Literacy rate

69.9%

+9.4% vs mandal average

Ashena: 69.9%
Ghansali mandal: 60.5%
Tehri Garhwal district: 65.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,102

−119 vs mandal average

Ashena: 1,102
Ghansali mandal: 1,221

Household size

people per home

4.3

−0.5 vs mandal average

Ashena: 4.3
Ghansali mandal: 4.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Ashena at a glance

Ashena is a village of 103 people in 24 households (Census 2011) in Ghansali tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, the 158th-largest of 193 villages in Ghansali tehsil. Literacy is 70%, 9 points above the tehsil average of 61% and the sex ratio is 1,102 women per 1,000 men. It lies 26 km from the Tehri Garhwal district centre, 42 km from Kulheri, the nearest town, 63 km from Rishikesh railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 249155, served by Ghansali post office; the LGD village code is 42910. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Jakhal Bhardar, 14 km away. The sarpanch is ourwashi devi , and the village votes in Ghanshali assembly constituency, represented by MLA Shakti Lal Shah. The population is estimated at 121 in 2026, up 17% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Ashena · this village	103	70%	—
Ankwan Gaon · Ghansali	90	77%	0.8 km W
Bagi · Dhauntari	398	66%	1.1 km S
Laini · Ghansali	—	—	1.1 km S
Sainj · Ghansali	64	55%	1.1 km S
Sain · Ghansali	462	73%	1.1 km S
Leini · Ghansali	190	57%	1.1 km S

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Key facts — Ashena

LGD code: 42910
Pincode: 249155
Post office: Ghansali
Population (Census 2011): 103
Population (projected 2026): 121
Households: 24
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1102
Literacy rate: 69.9%
Coordinates: 30.43439°N, 78.81732°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Tehri Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Ghanshali
Member of Parliament: Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah
Member of Legislative Assembly: Shakti Lal Shah
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ourwashi devi
Block / Mandal: Ghansali

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Tehri Garhwal district level

Then & Now

Ashena — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

103

Census 2011 baseline

+17.5%

Population · 2026

121

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+16.7%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 103Census 2011
Households: 24Census 2011
Literacy rate: 69.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1102 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1212026 proj. · +17.5% vs 2011
Est. households: 282026 projection
Active job cards: 1,15,704MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 66,951MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 83,23,825ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 866NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 75.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 84.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 42.2%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 87.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Tehri Garhwal district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Tehri Garhwal district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Tehri Garhwal district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Ashena

Mandal centre

Ghansali · ≈ 4.9 km

≈ 10 min by car · 12 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Tehri Garhwal · ≈ 26 km

≈ 54 min by car · 1 h 4 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,444 people

Kulheri · ≈ 42 km

≈ 1 h 26 min by car · 1 h 42 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun76 kmcapital
Delhi255 km
Kolkata1290 km
Mumbai1397 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRishikesh63 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Jakhal Bhardar14 km
ATM / bankPolytechnic SBI ATM24 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum23 km
CollegeCommerce Ground CHAURAS23 km
Police stationRudraprayag Police Station23 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Ashena

1 Temple mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Jagadi MandirTemple3.2 km ↗

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September 2026

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village

Reported by Livemint.

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Strong M-PACS can strengthen villages and contribute to Uttarakhand’s rural economy: CM Dhami | Hindustan Times

Reported by Hindustan Times.

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village
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Strong M-PACS can strengthen villages and contribute to Uttarakhand’s rural economy: CM Dhami | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times14h ago
CJP questions closure of 826 Uttarakhand schools, gives government 10-day ultimatum
The New Indian Express21h ago
Uttarakhand Tragedy: Mother jumps into river hours after 14-year-old son dies
India Todayyesterday
Season's first snowfall blankets Uttarakhand's Hemkund Sahib; rain disrupts Kedarnath yatra
The New Indian Express4 days ago
Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25
The Times of India6 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Ashena

What is the pincode of Ashena?

The pincode of Ashena, Ghansali tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand is 249155. The post office is Ghansali.

Which post office delivers to Ashena?

Mail for Ashena is delivered through Ghansali post office, pincode 249155, in Ghansali tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Ashena located?

Ashena is a village in Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Ashena as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Ashena village has a population of 103 across 24 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Ashena?

The current sarpanch of Ashena gram panchayat is ourwashi devi .

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ashena in?

Ashena falls under the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ashena in?

Ashena falls under the Ghanshali assembly constituency (AC #9) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Ashena?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Ashena village is 69.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Ashena?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Ashena village is 1102 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ashena?

12 schemes currently match residents of Ashena, including Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana (Uttarakhand), Vidhwa Pension Yojana (Uttarakhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Ashena from Tehri Garhwal district centre?

Ashena is approximately 26 km (straight-line) from the centre of Tehri Garhwal district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Ashena?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Ashena village is 42910.

Which is the nearest town to Ashena?

Kulheri (population 10,444, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 42 km from Ashena in a straight line.

How big is Ashena compared to other villages in Ghansali tehsil?

Ashena ranks 158 of 193 villages in Ghansali tehsil by Census 2011 population (103 residents).

How far is Ashena from Dehradun?

Ashena is about 76 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 99 km.

How far is Ashena from Delhi?

Ashena is about 255 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 332 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Ashena?

Rishikesh is the nearest railway station to Ashena, about 63 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 81 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Ashena?

Government Hospital, Jakhal Bhardar is the nearest hospital or health centre to Ashena, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Ashena?

Polytechnic SBI ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Ashena, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Ashena?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Ashena, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 30 km.

Who is the MLA of Ashena?

Ashena falls under Ghanshali assembly constituency (AC 9). The sitting MLA is Shakti Lal Shah (BJP).

Who is the MP for Ashena?

Ashena is in Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah (BJP).

What is the population of Ashena in 2026?

Ashena is estimated at 121 people in 2026, up about 17% from 103 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Ashena in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Ashena in Tehri Garhwal district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Ashena?

ourwashi devi is the sarpanch of Ashena gram panchayat, Ghansali tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Ghansali tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)