Kwidang - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Kwidang is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 75 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Kweedang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kwidang village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kwidang is 042977. The village covers a total geographical area of 124.2 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.
Kwidang 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 Kwidang
As per Census 2011, Kwidang village has a total population of 751 people, consisting of 309 males and 442 females. The village has 166 households and a sex ratio of 1,430 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 495 literate and 256 illiterate residents. Additionally, 150 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kwidang are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 751 | 309 | 442 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 93 | 44 | 49 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 150 | 60 | 90 |
| Literate Population | 495 | 230 | 265 |
| Illiterate Population | 256 | 79 | 177 |
Nearby Villages of Kwidang
Kwidang 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 Kwidang
Kwidang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Kwidang is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Kwidang is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kwidang
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kwidang 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 >10 km |
Health Facilities in Kwidang
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kwidang 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 Kwidang
Where is Kwidang located?
Kwidang village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kwidang?
The Gram Panchayat of Kwidang is Kweedang.
What is the pincode of Kwidang?
The pincode of Kwidang is 249155.
What is the population of Kwidang?
Kwidang has a total population of 751, including 309 males and 442 females.
How many households are there in Kwidang?
There are 166 households in Kwidang.
What is the literacy rate in Kwidang?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kwidang is 65.91%. Male literacy is 74.43% and female literacy is 59.95%.