Barwa

Barwa is a village located in Vikasnagar tehsil of Dehradun district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Vikasnagar (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Dehradun. As per 2009 stats, Badwa is the gram panchayat of Barwa village.

Here you can discover what makes Barwa unique in its vibrant Vikasnagar-Dehradun region. You’ll see Barwa’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Barwa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barwa is 045008. The village spans a total geographical area of 286.03 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 248125. Vikasnagar is nearest town to Barwa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Barwa village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Vikasnagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Barwa

Population of Barwa

According to the 2011 Census, Barwa has a total population of about 1,273, with approximately 667 males and 606 females. The sex ratio is around 908 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 173 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 556 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 214. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.61%, with male literacy at about 71.36% and female literacy near 52.97%. There are around 243 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barwa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barwa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Barwa. As per the 2011 stats, Barwa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Barwa

Knowing the nearby villages of Barwa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Barwa.

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