Lwita - Karnaprayag, Chamoli

Lwita is a village situated in the Karnaprayag tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karnaprayag and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Chaundali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lwita village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lwita is 041350. The village covers a total geographical area of 14.7 hectares and falls under the 246444 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Lwita village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Lwita

According to the 2011 Census, Lwita village had a total population of 27 people, including 11 males and 16 females, living in 7 households. The sex ratio was 1,455 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.00%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 68.75%.

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

Nearby Villages of Lwita

Lwita 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 Lwita

Lwita 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 85.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Lwita is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Lwita is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lwita

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

Health Facilities in Lwita

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

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