Gwirala - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Gwirala is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 27 km from Kotdwara and around 133 km from Pauri. Gvirala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gwirala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gwirala is 048435. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.11 hectares and falls under the 246127 pincode. Kotdwara is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Gwirala

According to the 2011 Census, Gwirala village had a total population of 66 people, including 32 males and 34 females, living in 17 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.00%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 71.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Gwirala

Gwirala 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 Gwirala

Public transport in the Gwirala 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 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotdwara to Gwirala is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Gwirala is about 133 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gwirala

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

Health Facilities in Gwirala

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

FAQs about Gwirala