Gewhoti

Gewhoti is a village located in Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 45km away from sub-district headquarter Dunda (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Uttarkashi. As per 2009 stats, Gyonoti is the gram panchayat of Gewhoti village.

Here you can discover what makes Gewhoti unique in its vibrant Dunda-Uttarkashi region. You’ll see Gewhoti’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gewhoti

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gewhoti is 040536. The village spans a total geographical area of 66.99 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249152. Barkot is nearest town to Gewhoti village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gewhoti village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Yamunotri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gewhoti

Population of Gewhoti

According to the 2011 Census, Gewhoti has a total population of about 516, with approximately 278 males and 238 females. The sex ratio is around 856 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 74 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 144 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.24%, with male literacy at about 74.10% and female literacy near 46.22%. There are around 99 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gewhoti's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gewhoti

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gewhoti. As per the 2011 stats, Gewhoti had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gewhoti

Knowing the nearby villages of Gewhoti helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gewhoti.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gewhoti