Jawargarh - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Jawargarh is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 50 km from Kotdwara and around 125 km from Pauri. Pathur Akara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jawargarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jawargarh is 048383. The village covers a total geographical area of 36.78 hectares and falls under the 246144 pincode. Dogadda is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Jawargarh 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 Jawargarh

As per Census 2011, Jawargarh village has a total population of 80 people, consisting of 42 males and 38 females. The village has 14 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 4 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 56 literate and 24 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jawargarh are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population804238
Child Population (0–6 yrs)431
Literate Population563125
Illiterate Population241113

Nearby Villages of Jawargarh

Jawargarh 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)
JudarodiyalSouth-East0.88 km
VijapurWest1.53 km
DiulaNorth1.57 km
KholkandiNorth-West1.66 km
CharSouth1.86 km
PurwanaEast2.09 km
LadokhiSouth-East2.19 km
BansuliNorth2.47 km
GaharSouth-West2.51 km
Vindul GaonWest2.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jawargarh

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jawargarh. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dogadda to Jawargarh is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Jawargarh is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jawargarh

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

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

Health Facilities in Jawargarh

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jawargarh 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 Jawargarh

Where is Jawargarh located?

Jawargarh village is located in Kotdwara Tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jawargarh?

The Gram Panchayat of Jawargarh is Pathur Akara.

What is the pincode of Jawargarh?

The pincode of Jawargarh is 246144.

What is the population of Jawargarh?

Jawargarh has a total population of 80, including 42 males and 38 females.

How many households are there in Jawargarh?

There are 14 households in Jawargarh.

What is the literacy rate in Jawargarh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jawargarh is 70.00%. Male literacy is 73.81% and female literacy is 65.79%.