Gwarchaur - Lansdowne, Pauri Garhwal

Gwarchaur is a village situated in the Lansdowne tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 42 km from Lansdowne and around 110 km from Pauri. Ghanglee serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gwarchaur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gwarchaur is 047443. The village covers a total geographical area of 5.2 hectares and falls under the 246179 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Gwarchaur

As per Census 2011, Gwarchaur village has a total population of 6 people, consisting of 4 males and 2 females. The village has 2 households and a sex ratio of 500 females per 1,000 males. The village has 3 literate and 3 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population642
Literate Population33-
Illiterate Population312

Nearby Villages of Gwarchaur

Gwarchaur 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)
Bedur GaonWest0.99 km
Manjoli MalliNorth-East1.15 km
DhiswariNorth1.25 km
QuiraliSouth1.44 km
SandranaSouth-West1.81 km
DhangliWest1.95 km
Mani GaonNorth1.95 km
SenalaEast2.33 km
AgroraNorth-West2.43 km
Manjoli TalliEast2.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gwarchaur

Gwarchaur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Gwarchaur is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Gwarchaur is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gwarchaur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gwarchaur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gwarchaur

Where is Gwarchaur located?

Gwarchaur village is located in Lansdowne Tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gwarchaur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gwarchaur is Ghanglee.

What is the pincode of Gwarchaur?

The pincode of Gwarchaur is 246179.

What is the population of Gwarchaur?

Gwarchaur has a total population of 6, including 4 males and 2 females.

How many households are there in Gwarchaur?

There are 2 households in Gwarchaur.