Swari - Tehri, Tehri Garhwal

Swari is a village situated in the Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehri and around 34 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Swari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Swari is 043912. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.98 hectares and falls under the 249001 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Swari 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 Swari

According to the 2011 Census, Swari village had a total population of 493 people, including 226 males and 267 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,181 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.61%, with male literacy at 93.33% and female literacy at 69.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Swari

Swari 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Swari

Swari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Swari is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Swari is about 34 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 Swari

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

Health Facilities in Swari

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

FAQs about Swari