Gawana - Rikhanikhal, Pauri Garhwal

Gawana is a village situated in the Rikhanikhal tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 37 km from Lansdowne and around 152 km from Pauri. Nave Talli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gawana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gawana is 047670. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.62 hectares and falls under the 246179 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Gawana 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 Gawana

According to the 2011 Census, Gawana village had a total population of 126 people, including 64 males and 62 females, living in 23 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.29%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 53.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Gawana

Gawana 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 Gawana

Public transport in the Gawana is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Gawana is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Gawana is about 152 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gawana

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

Health Facilities in Gawana

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

FAQs about Gawana