Gwen Chota - Satpuli, Pauri Garhwal

Gwen Chota is a village situated in the Satpuli tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 36 km from Satpuli and around 85 km from Pauri Garhwal. Bakhrori Gaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gwen Chota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gwen Chota is 047751. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.29 hectares and falls under the 246172 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Gwen Chota 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 Gwen Chota

According to the 2011 Census, Gwen Chota village had a total population of 107 people, including 49 males and 58 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 1,184 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.22%, with male literacy at 95.12% and female literacy at 53.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Gwen Chota

Gwen Chota 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 Gwen Chota

Gwen Chota 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 45.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Gwen Chota is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri Garhwal to Gwen Chota is about 85 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 Gwen Chota

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

Health Facilities in Gwen Chota

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

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