Dewal - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Dewal is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 39 km from Barkot and around 140 km from Uttarkashi. Deval serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewal is 040431. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.25 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Dewal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Yamunotri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dewal

As per Census 2011, Dewal village has a total population of 231 people, consisting of 110 males and 121 females. The village has 42 households and a sex ratio of 1,100 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 164 literate and 67 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dewal

Dewal 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 Dewal

Dewal 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 48.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Dewal is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Dewal is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dewal

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

Health Facilities in Dewal

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

FAQs about Dewal