Bhatwara - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Bhatwara is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 100 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Bhatwara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatwara is 042935. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.5 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.
Bhatwara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pratapnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Bhatwara
According to the 2011 Census, Bhatwara village had a total population of 400 people, including 181 males and 219 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 1,210 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.59%, with male literacy at 86.26% and female literacy at 55.80%.
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 | 400 | 181 | 219 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 88 | 50 | 38 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 214 | 113 | 101 |
| Illiterate Population | 186 | 68 | 118 |
Nearby Villages of Bhatwara
Bhatwara 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 Bhatwara
Bhatwara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus 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 Tehri to Bhatwara is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Bhatwara 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 Bhatwara
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhatwara village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Bhatwara
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhatwara 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 Bhatwara
Where is Bhatwara located?
Bhatwara village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bhatwara?
Bhatwara is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Bhatwara?
The pincode of Bhatwara is 249155.
What is the population of Bhatwara?
Bhatwara had a total population of 400, including 181 males and 219 females.
How many households are there in Bhatwara?
Bhatwara had 87 households.
What is the literacy rate in Bhatwara?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhatwara was 68.59%. Male literacy was 86.26% and female literacy was 55.80%.