Duwakoti - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal

Duwakoti is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 50 km from Narendra Nagar and around 53 km from New Tehri. Duwakoti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Duwakoti is 044361. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.78 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

Duwakoti 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 Duwakoti

As per Census 2011, Duwakoti village has a total population of 395 people, consisting of 178 males and 217 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 1,219 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 267 literate and 128 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Duwakoti

Duwakoti 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 Duwakoti

Duwakoti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Duwakoti is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Duwakoti is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Duwakoti

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

Health Facilities in Duwakoti

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

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