Giwar - Adibadri, Chamoli

Giwar is a village situated in the Adibadri tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 57 km from Gairsain and around 86 km from Gopeshwar. Badeith serves as the Gram Panchayat for Giwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Giwar is 041842. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.78 hectares and falls under the 246440 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Giwar

As per Census 2011, Giwar village has a total population of 181 people, consisting of 87 males and 94 females. The village has 50 households and a sex ratio of 1,080 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 132 literate and 49 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Giwar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1818794
Child Population (0–6 yrs)13103
Scheduled Castes (SC)963
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1578
Literate Population1327458
Illiterate Population491336

Nearby Villages of Giwar

Giwar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DaramoliEast1.58 km
MatharNorth-East1.75 km
KansuwaSouth-East1.84 km
Aali MajyariEast1.86 km
BarethSouth-West2.08 km
PebNorth-West2.12 km
KairaSouth-East2.25 km
Matiyala Laga KirsalNorth-West2.43 km
MalethiNorth-East2.63 km
AiroliNorth-East2.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Giwar

Giwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Giwar is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Giwar is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Giwar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Giwar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Giwar

Where is Giwar located?

Giwar village is located in Adibadri Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Giwar?

The Gram Panchayat of Giwar is Badeith.

What is the pincode of Giwar?

The pincode of Giwar is 246440.

What is the population of Giwar?

Giwar has a total population of 181, including 87 males and 94 females.

How many households are there in Giwar?

There are 50 households in Giwar.

What is the literacy rate in Giwar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Giwar is 72.93%. Male literacy is 85.06% and female literacy is 61.70%.