Tilwari - Vikas Nagar, Dehradun

Tilwari is a village situated in the Vikas Nagar tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from Vikasnagar and around 31 km from Dehradun. Tilwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tilwari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilwari is 045057. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.72 hectares and falls under the 248197 pincode. Herbertpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Tilwari 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 Sahaspur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tilwari

According to the 2011 Census, Tilwari village had a total population of 726 people, including 381 males and 345 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.37%, with male literacy at 92.86% and female literacy at 75.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

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

Nearby Villages of Tilwari

Tilwari 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 Tilwari

Tilwari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Herbertpur to Tilwari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Tilwari is about 31 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 Tilwari

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

Health Facilities in Tilwari

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

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