Swati - Jakhani Dhar, Tehri Garhwal

Swati is a village situated in the Jakhani Dhar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 19 km from Jakhnidhar and around 40 km from New Tehri. Mairaf serves as the Gram Panchayat for Swati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Swati is 043640. The village covers a total geographical area of 24.69 hectares and falls under the 249121 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Swati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Swati

According to the 2011 Census, Swati village had a total population of 76 people, including 37 males and 39 females, living in 17 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.37%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 70.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Swati

Swati 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 Swati

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Swati. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Swati is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Swati is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Swati

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

Health Facilities in Swati

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

FAQs about Swati