Lingwana - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal
Lingwana 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 87 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Toli Chandrabadni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lingwana village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Lingwana is 043201. The village covers a total geographical area of 34.83 hectares and falls under the 249122 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Lingwana 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 Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Lingwana
According to the 2011 Census, Lingwana village had a total population of 113 people, including 45 males and 68 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 1,511 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.22%, with male literacy at 85.29% and female literacy at 45.76%.
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 | 113 | 45 | 68 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 56 | 29 | 27 |
| Illiterate Population | 57 | 16 | 41 |
Nearby Villages of Lingwana
Lingwana 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 Lingwana
Lingwana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Lingwana is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Lingwana is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Lingwana
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lingwana village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Lingwana
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lingwana village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Lingwana
Where is Lingwana located?
Lingwana village is located in Devprayag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Lingwana?
The Gram Panchayat of Lingwana is Toli Chandrabadni.
What is the pincode of Lingwana?
The pincode of Lingwana is 249122.
What is the population of Lingwana?
Lingwana had a total population of 113, including 45 males and 68 females.
How many households are there in Lingwana?
Lingwana had 33 households.
What is the literacy rate in Lingwana?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lingwana was 60.22%. Male literacy was 85.29% and female literacy was 45.76%.