Kalwadi - Rikhanikhal, Pauri Garhwal

Kalwadi is a village situated in the Rikhanikhal tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 64 km from Lansdowne and around 177 km from Pauri. Kalwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalwadi is 047555. The village covers a total geographical area of 336.76 hectares and falls under the 246179 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.

Kalwadi 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 Kalwadi

As per Census 2011, Kalwadi village has a total population of 475 people, consisting of 205 males and 270 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 1,317 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 334 literate and 141 illiterate residents. Additionally, 142 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalwadi

Kalwadi 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 Kalwadi

Kalwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 68.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Kalwadi is about 64 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Kalwadi is about 177 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalwadi

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

Health Facilities in Kalwadi

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

FAQs about Kalwadi