Paweth - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal

Paweth is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 82 km from Narendra Nagar and around 83 km from New Tehri. Soni Palkot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paweth village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paweth is 044570. The village covers a total geographical area of 25.27 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Paweth 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 Paweth

According to the 2011 Census, Paweth village had a total population of 119 people, including 50 males and 69 females, living in 28 households. The sex ratio was 1,380 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.43%, with male literacy at 90.24% and female literacy at 57.89%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Paweth

Paweth 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 Paweth

Paweth 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 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Paweth is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Paweth is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paweth

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

Health Facilities in Paweth

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

FAQs about Paweth