Dwargarh - Nainbag, Tehri Garhwal

Dwargarh is a village situated in the Nainbag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 70 km from Dhanaulti and around 116 km from New Tehri. Dwargarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dwargarh is 044154. The village covers a total geographical area of 405.39 hectares and falls under the 249186 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Dwargarh 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 Dwargarh

As per Census 2011, Dwargarh village has a total population of 575 people, consisting of 295 males and 280 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 366 literate and 209 illiterate residents. Additionally, 219 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dwargarh are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population575295280
Child Population (0–6 yrs)834043
Scheduled Castes (SC)219119100
Literate Population366214152
Illiterate Population20981128

Nearby Villages of Dwargarh

Dwargarh 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)
ThalWest1.92 km
MasrasNorth2.12 km
BichhuSouth-West2.35 km
ThuretiNorth2.63 km
KhyarsiSouth-East2.76 km
KimoiEast2.87 km
LalotanaSouth-East3.00 km
MairNorth3.33 km
MaungiNorth-West3.43 km
Sanab MallaNorth-West3.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dwargarh

Dwargarh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Dwargarh is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Dwargarh is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dwargarh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dwargarh

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Dwargarh

Where is Dwargarh located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Dwargarh?

Dwargarh is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dwargarh?

The pincode of Dwargarh is 249186.

What is the population of Dwargarh?

Dwargarh has a total population of 575, including 295 males and 280 females.

How many households are there in Dwargarh?

There are 119 households in Dwargarh.

What is the literacy rate in Dwargarh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dwargarh is 63.65%. Male literacy is 72.54% and female literacy is 54.29%.