Lawa Dhar - Tehri, Tehri Garhwal
Lawa Dhar is a village situated in the Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehri and around 30 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Chopriyali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lawa Dhar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Lawa Dhar is 044027. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.27 hectares and falls under the 249001 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.
Lawa Dhar 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 Lawa Dhar
As per Census 2011, Lawa Dhar village has a total population of 107 people, consisting of 49 males and 58 females. The village has 25 households and a sex ratio of 1,183 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 78 literate and 29 illiterate residents.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lawa Dhar are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 107 | 49 | 58 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Literate Population | 78 | 43 | 35 |
| Illiterate Population | 29 | 6 | 23 |
Nearby Villages of Lawa Dhar
Lawa Dhar 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 Lawa Dhar
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Lawa Dhar.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Lawa Dhar is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Lawa Dhar is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Lawa Dhar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lawa Dhar 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 | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Lawa Dhar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lawa Dhar 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 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Lawa Dhar
Where is Lawa Dhar located?
Lawa Dhar village is located in Tehri Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Lawa Dhar?
The Gram Panchayat of Lawa Dhar is Chopriyali.
What is the pincode of Lawa Dhar?
The pincode of Lawa Dhar is 249001.
What is the population of Lawa Dhar?
Lawa Dhar has a total population of 107, including 49 males and 58 females.
How many households are there in Lawa Dhar?
There are 25 households in Lawa Dhar.
What is the literacy rate in Lawa Dhar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lawa Dhar is 72.90%. Male literacy is 87.76% and female literacy is 60.34%.