Lwarkha - Dhanaulti, Tehri Garhwal

Lwarkha is a village situated in the Dhanaulti tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 74 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanaulti and around 100 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Bharwa Katal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lwarkha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lwarkha is 044295. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.85 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Dehradun is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Lwarkha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanolti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lwarkha

As per Census 2011, Lwarkha village has a total population of 149 people, consisting of 86 males and 63 females. The village has 29 households and a sex ratio of 732 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 111 literate and 38 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lwarkha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Lwarkha

Lwarkha 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 Lwarkha

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Lwarkha. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dehradun to Lwarkha is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Lwarkha is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lwarkha

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

Health Facilities in Lwarkha

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

FAQs about Lwarkha