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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Giwar village had a total population of 181 people, including 87 males and 94 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.57%, with male literacy at 96.10% and female literacy at 63.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Giwar