Setwari - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Setwari is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 60 km from Barkot and around 146 km from Uttarkashi. Setwari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Setwari is 040463. The village covers a total geographical area of 109 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Setwari 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 Purola Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Setwari

According to the 2011 Census, Setwari village had a total population of 200 people, including 111 males and 89 females, living in 21 households. The sex ratio was 802 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.13%, with male literacy at 54.17% and female literacy at 38.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 165, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Setwari

Setwari 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 Setwari

Setwari 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 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Setwari is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Setwari is about 146 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Setwari

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

Health Facilities in Setwari

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

FAQs about Setwari