Chetwan Gaon - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Chetwan Gaon is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 92 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Jogiyana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chetwan Gaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chetwan Gaon is 042859. The village covers a total geographical area of 20.67 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 92 km away.
Chetwan Gaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghanshali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Chetwan Gaon
According to the 2011 Census, Chetwan Gaon village had a total population of 161 people, including 63 males and 98 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 1,556 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.09%, with male literacy at 94.00% and female literacy at 53.85%.
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 | 161 | 63 | 98 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 20 | 13 | 7 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 96 | 47 | 49 |
| Illiterate Population | 65 | 16 | 49 |
Nearby Villages of Chetwan Gaon
Chetwan Gaon 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 Chetwan Gaon
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Chetwan Gaon.
| 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 Chetwan Gaon is about 92 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Chetwan Gaon is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chetwan Gaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chetwan Gaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Chetwan Gaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chetwan Gaon 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 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Chetwan Gaon
Where is Chetwan Gaon located?
Chetwan Gaon village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Chetwan Gaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Chetwan Gaon is Jogiyana.
What is the pincode of Chetwan Gaon?
The pincode of Chetwan Gaon is 249155.
What is the population of Chetwan Gaon?
Chetwan Gaon had a total population of 161, including 63 males and 98 females.
How many households are there in Chetwan Gaon?
Chetwan Gaon had 37 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chetwan Gaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chetwan Gaon was 68.09%. Male literacy was 94.00% and female literacy was 53.85%.