Lwa - Munsiari, Pithoragarh
Lwa is a village situated in the Munsiari tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Munsiari and around 158 km from the district headquarters in Pithoragarh. Lachpa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lwa village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Lwa is 048850. The village covers a total geographical area of 15.28 hectares and falls under the 262554 pincode. Didihat is the nearest town, located about 132 km away.
Lwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Lwa
According to the 2011 Census, Lwa village had a total population of 10 people, including 7 males and 3 females, living in 4 households. The sex ratio was 429 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.00%, with male literacy at 85.71% and female literacy at 33.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Illiterate Population | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Nearby Villages of Lwa
Lwa is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Lwa
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Lwa.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Didihat to Lwa is about 132 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pithoragarh to Lwa is about 158 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Lwa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lwa village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Lwa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lwa village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Lwa
Where is Lwa located?
Lwa village is located in Munsiari Tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Lwa?
The Gram Panchayat of Lwa is Lachpa.
What is the pincode of Lwa?
The pincode of Lwa is 262554.
What is the population of Lwa?
Lwa had a total population of 10, including 7 males and 3 females.
How many households are there in Lwa?
Lwa had 4 households.
What is the literacy rate in Lwa?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lwa was 70.00%. Male literacy was 85.71% and female literacy was 33.33%.