Kwanli - Jakhani Dhar, Tehri Garhwal

Kwanli is a village situated in the Jakhani Dhar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 37 km from Jakhnidhar and around 51 km from New Tehri. Kandiyalgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kwanli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kwanli is 043647. The village covers a total geographical area of 39.26 hectares and falls under the 249121 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

Kwanli 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 Tehri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kwanli

According to the 2011 Census, Kwanli village had a total population of 476 people, including 299 males and 177 females, living in 45 households. The sex ratio was 592 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.38%, with male literacy at 98.62% and female literacy at 89.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kwanli

Kwanli 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 Kwanli

Kwanli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Kwanli is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Kwanli is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kwanli

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

Health Facilities in Kwanli

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

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