Kwili - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal
Kwili is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 55 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Kweeli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kwili village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kwili is 043216. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.53 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Kwili village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Kwili
As per Census 2011, Kwili village has a total population of 322 people, consisting of 137 males and 185 females. The village has 80 households and a sex ratio of 1,350 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 206 literate and 116 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kwili are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 322 | 137 | 185 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 54 | 27 | 27 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 36 | 15 | 21 |
| Literate Population | 206 | 100 | 106 |
| Illiterate Population | 116 | 37 | 79 |
Nearby Villages of Kwili
Kwili 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 Kwili
Kwili is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Kwili is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Kwili is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kwili
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kwili village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Kwili
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kwili 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 Kwili
Where is Kwili located?
Kwili village is located in Devprayag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kwili?
The Gram Panchayat of Kwili is Kweeli.
What is the pincode of Kwili?
The pincode of Kwili is 249161.
What is the population of Kwili?
Kwili has a total population of 322, including 137 males and 185 females.
How many households are there in Kwili?
There are 80 households in Kwili.
What is the literacy rate in Kwili?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kwili is 63.98%. Male literacy is 72.99% and female literacy is 57.30%.