Phuwan Gaon - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Phuwan Gaon is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 42 km from Barkot and around 132 km from Uttarkashi. Phuwan Gaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phuwan Gaon is 040436. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.43 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Phuwan Gaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan 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 Phuwan Gaon

According to the 2011 Census, Phuwan Gaon village had a total population of 301 people, including 146 males and 155 females, living in 38 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.60%, with male literacy at 83.76% and female literacy at 54.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Phuwan Gaon

Phuwan Gaon 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 Phuwan Gaon

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Phuwan Gaon. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Phuwan Gaon is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Phuwan Gaon is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phuwan Gaon

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

Health Facilities in Phuwan Gaon

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

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