Awali - Nainbag, Tehri Garhwal

Awali is a village situated in the Nainbag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 95 km from Dhanaulti and around 135 km from New Tehri. Gharara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Awali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Awali is 044108. The village covers a total geographical area of 18.92 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.

Awali 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 Awali

According to the 2011 Census, Awali village had a total population of 87 people, including 43 males and 44 females, living in 9 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.97%, with male literacy at 92.11% and female literacy at 52.78%.

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 Population874344
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1358
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population543519
Illiterate Population33825

Nearby Villages of Awali

Awali 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KothyurSouth-West0.55 km
JhangeriSouth-West1.09 km
Baman GaonNorth1.23 km
BhatwariEast1.49 km
KhaskotiNorth-West1.67 km
Chhap GaonNorth-East1.93 km
DhararaSouth-West2.02 km
BistaunsiNorth-East2.11 km
AindiEast3.29 km
KhasonsiEast3.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Awali

Awali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Awali is about 64 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Awali is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Awali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Awali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Awali

Where is Awali located?

Awali village is located in Nainbag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Awali?

The Gram Panchayat of Awali is Gharara.

What is the pincode of Awali?

The pincode of Awali is 249180.

What is the population of Awali?

Awali had a total population of 87, including 43 males and 44 females.

How many households are there in Awali?

Awali had 9 households.

What is the literacy rate in Awali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Awali was 72.97%. Male literacy was 92.11% and female literacy was 52.78%.