Chawadant - Tehri, Tehri Garhwal
Chawadant is a village situated in the Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehri and around 13 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Khemra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chawadant village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chawadant is 043972. The village covers a total geographical area of 6.31 hectares and falls under the 249124 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.
Chawadant 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 Chawadant
As per Census 2011, Chawadant village has a total population of 88 people, consisting of 42 males and 46 females. The village has 20 households and a sex ratio of 1,095 females per 1,000 males. There are 4 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 80 literate and 8 illiterate residents.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chawadant are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 88 | 42 | 46 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 80 | 41 | 39 |
| Illiterate Population | 8 | 1 | 7 |
Nearby Villages of Chawadant
Chawadant 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 Chawadant
Public transport in the Chawadant is mainly available through shared van 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 Chamba to Chawadant is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Chawadant is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chawadant
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chawadant village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Chawadant
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chawadant village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Chawadant
Where is Chawadant located?
Chawadant village is located in Tehri Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chawadant?
The Gram Panchayat of Chawadant is Khemra.
What is the pincode of Chawadant?
The pincode of Chawadant is 249124.
What is the population of Chawadant?
Chawadant has a total population of 88, including 42 males and 46 females.
How many households are there in Chawadant?
There are 20 households in Chawadant.
What is the literacy rate in Chawadant?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chawadant is 90.91%. Male literacy is 97.62% and female literacy is 84.78%.