Madewa - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal
Madewa is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 65 km from Narendra Nagar and around 58 km from New Tehri. Mangaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madewa village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Madewa is 044558. The village covers a total geographical area of 31.89 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Narendra Nagar is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.
Madewa 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.
Nearby Villages of Madewa
Madewa 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Lawa | North-East | 0.90 km |
| Amasari Gaon | North-West | 0.91 km |
| Kansur | South-East | 1.07 km |
| Vairola | North | 1.72 km |
| Matola | West | 1.94 km |
| Guriyali Chhoti | South-East | 2.11 km |
| Kirada | North-East | 2.37 km |
| Pokhkri | North | 2.76 km |
| Thanyul | West | 2.92 km |
| Paweth | South-East | 2.97 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Madewa
Madewa 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 24.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narendra Nagar to Madewa is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Madewa is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Madewa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Madewa 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 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Madewa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Madewa 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 Madewa
Where is Madewa located?
Madewa village is located in Gaja Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Madewa?
The Gram Panchayat of Madewa is Mangaon.
What is the pincode of Madewa?
The pincode of Madewa is 249146.