Paw - Kirtinagar, Tehri Garhwal
Paw is a village situated in the Kirtinagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 50 km from Devprayag and around 101 km from New Tehri. Pav Akri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paw village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Paw is 043277. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.32 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Kirtinagar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.
Paw village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Paw
As per Census 2011, Paw village has a total population of 360 people, consisting of 169 males and 191 females. The village has 82 households and a sex ratio of 1,130 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 260 literate and 100 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 17 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Paw are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 360 | 169 | 191 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 36 | 22 | 14 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Literate Population | 260 | 134 | 126 |
| Illiterate Population | 100 | 35 | 65 |
Nearby Villages of Paw
Paw 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 Paw
Paw 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 >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >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 Paw is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Paw is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Paw
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Paw village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Paw
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Paw village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Paw
Where is Paw located?
Paw village is located in Kirtinagar Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Paw?
The Gram Panchayat of Paw is Pav Akri.
What is the pincode of Paw?
The pincode of Paw is 249161.
What is the population of Paw?
Paw has a total population of 360, including 169 males and 191 females.
How many households are there in Paw?
There are 82 households in Paw.
What is the literacy rate in Paw?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paw is 72.22%. Male literacy is 79.29% and female literacy is 65.97%.