Dewald Gaon - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal
Dewald Gaon is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 74 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Bamana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewald Gaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewald Gaon is 043122. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.1 hectares and falls under the 249192 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Dewald Gaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narendranagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dewald Gaon
As per Census 2011, Dewald Gaon village has a total population of 165 people, consisting of 67 males and 98 females. The village has 53 households and a sex ratio of 1,462 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 116 literate and 49 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dewald Gaon are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 165 | 67 | 98 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 116 | 53 | 63 |
| Illiterate Population | 49 | 14 | 35 |
Nearby Villages of Dewald Gaon
Dewald Gaon 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 Dewald Gaon
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dewald Gaon.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Dewald Gaon is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Dewald Gaon is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dewald Gaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dewald Gaon 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 Dewald Gaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dewald Gaon 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 Dewald Gaon
Where is Dewald Gaon located?
Dewald Gaon village is located in Devprayag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dewald Gaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Dewald Gaon is Bamana.
What is the pincode of Dewald Gaon?
The pincode of Dewald Gaon is 249192.
What is the population of Dewald Gaon?
Dewald Gaon has a total population of 165, including 67 males and 98 females.
How many households are there in Dewald Gaon?
There are 53 households in Dewald Gaon.
What is the literacy rate in Dewald Gaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dewald Gaon is 70.30%. Male literacy is 79.10% and female literacy is 64.29%.