Panuwa - Kalsi, Dehradun

Panuwa is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Panuwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panuwa is 044855. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.32 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Panuwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Panuwa

According to the 2011 Census, Panuwa village had a total population of 447 people, including 224 males and 223 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.03%, with male literacy at 92.00% and female literacy at 65.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 234.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population447224223
Child Population (0–6 yrs)562432
Scheduled Castes (SC)211106105
Scheduled Tribes (ST)234117117
Literate Population309184125
Illiterate Population1384098

Nearby Villages of Panuwa

Panuwa 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)
BadanuSouth-West0.85 km
Samalta DadauliNorth-West1.21 km
DatanuSouth1.40 km
DamtaNorth-East1.56 km
BasahaEast1.71 km
MalaithaSouth-West2.03 km
Gothan JoshiSouth-East2.12 km
BamrarNorth-East2.20 km
IchhalaNorth-East2.25 km
NeviNorth-West2.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Panuwa

Panuwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Panuwa is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Panuwa is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panuwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Panuwa

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

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

FAQs about Panuwa

Where is Panuwa located?

Panuwa village is located in Kalsi Tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Panuwa?

Panuwa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Panuwa?

The pincode of Panuwa is 248001.

What is the population of Panuwa?

Panuwa had a total population of 447, including 224 males and 223 females.

How many households are there in Panuwa?

Panuwa had 53 households.

What is the literacy rate in Panuwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Panuwa was 79.03%. Male literacy was 92.00% and female literacy was 65.45%.