Dewat - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Dewat is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 76 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Devath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewat village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewat is 042875. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.86 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 76 km away.
Dewat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Dewat
As per Census 2011, Dewat village has a total population of 388 people, consisting of 177 males and 211 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 1,192 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 229 literate and 159 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dewat are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 388 | 177 | 211 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 56 | 32 | 24 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 37 | 18 | 19 |
| Literate Population | 229 | 132 | 97 |
| Illiterate Population | 159 | 45 | 114 |
Nearby Villages of Dewat
Dewat 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 Dewat
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dewat.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Dewat is about 76 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Dewat is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dewat
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dewat village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Dewat
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dewat village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dewat
Where is Dewat located?
Dewat village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dewat?
The Gram Panchayat of Dewat is Devath.
What is the pincode of Dewat?
The pincode of Dewat is 249155.
What is the population of Dewat?
Dewat has a total population of 388, including 177 males and 211 females.
How many households are there in Dewat?
There are 86 households in Dewat.
What is the literacy rate in Dewat?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dewat is 59.02%. Male literacy is 74.58% and female literacy is 45.97%.