Giwali - Satpuli, Pauri Garhwal

Giwali is a village situated in the Satpuli tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 31 km from Satpuli and around 83 km from Pauri Garhwal. Chaie serves as the Gram Panchayat for Giwali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Giwali is 047777. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.61 hectares and falls under the 246155 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Giwali

According to the 2011 Census, Giwali village had a total population of 35 people, including 17 males and 18 females, living in 11 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.29%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 83.33%.

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

Nearby Villages of Giwali

Giwali 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 Giwali

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Giwali. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Giwali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri Garhwal to Giwali is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Giwali

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

Health Facilities in Giwali

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

FAQs about Giwali