Barwa - Vikas Nagar, Dehradun

Barwa is a village situated in the Vikas Nagar tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from Vikasnagar and around 43 km from Dehradun. Badwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barwa is 045008. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.03 hectares and falls under the 248197 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Barwa

According to the 2011 Census, Barwa village had a total population of 1,273 people, including 667 males and 606 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.45%, with male literacy at 82.64% and female literacy at 61.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 556, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 214.

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

Nearby Villages of Barwa

Barwa 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 Barwa

Barwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Barwa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Barwa is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barwa

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

Health Facilities in Barwa

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

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