Siwae - Jilasu, Chamoli

Siwae is a village situated in the Jilasu tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 34 km from Pokhari and around 36 km from Gopeshwar. Siwai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siwae village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siwae is 041269. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.78 hectares and falls under the 246446 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Siwae 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 Badrinath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Siwae

According to the 2011 Census, Siwae village had a total population of 687 people, including 318 males and 369 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 1,160 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.25%, with male literacy at 96.58% and female literacy at 76.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 163.

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

Nearby Villages of Siwae

Siwae 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 Siwae

Siwae 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 88.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Siwae is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Siwae is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siwae

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

Health Facilities in Siwae

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

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