Panaw - Kirtinagar, Tehri Garhwal
Panaw is a village situated in the Kirtinagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 80 km from Devprayag and around 130 km from New Tehri. Khongcha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panaw village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Panaw is 043398. The village covers a total geographical area of 28.96 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Kirtinagar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Panaw 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 Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Panaw
According to the 2011 Census, Panaw village had a total population of 61 people, including 24 males and 37 females, living in 22 households. The sex ratio was 1,542 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.86%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 39.39%.
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 | 61 | 24 | 37 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 29 | 16 | 13 |
| Illiterate Population | 32 | 8 | 24 |
Nearby Villages of Panaw
Panaw 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 Panaw
Public transport in the Panaw is mainly available through shared van 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 Kirtinagar to Panaw is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Panaw is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Panaw
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Panaw 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 Panaw
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Panaw 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 5-10 km |
FAQs about Panaw
Where is Panaw located?
Panaw village is located in Kirtinagar Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Panaw?
The Gram Panchayat of Panaw is Khongcha.
What is the pincode of Panaw?
The pincode of Panaw is 249161.
What is the population of Panaw?
Panaw had a total population of 61, including 24 males and 37 females.
How many households are there in Panaw?
Panaw had 22 households.
What is the literacy rate in Panaw?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Panaw was 56.86%. Male literacy was 88.89% and female literacy was 39.39%.