Sweel
Sweel is a village located in Puraula tehsil of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Puraula (tehsildar office) and 112km away from district headquarter Uttarkashi. As per 2009 stats, Sweel village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Sweel unique in its vibrant Puraula-Uttarkashi region. You’ll see Sweel’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 Sweel
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sweel is 040166. The village spans a total geographical area of 99.57 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249185. Barkot is nearest town to Sweel village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.
Google Map of Sweel
Population of Sweel
According to the 2011 Census, Sweel has a total population of about 561, with approximately 285 males and 276 females. The sex ratio is around 968 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 57 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 235 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.71%, with male literacy at about 80.70% and female literacy near 48.19%. There are around 107 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sweel's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 561 | 285 | 276 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 57 | 26 | 31 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 235 | 121 | 114 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 363 | 230 | 133 |
| Illiterate Population | 198 | 55 | 143 |
Connectivity of Sweel
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sweel. As per the 2011 stats, Sweel had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sweel
Knowing the nearby villages of Sweel helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sweel.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sweel
- Where is Sweel located?
- Sweel village is situated in Puraula Tehsil, within the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sweel?
- Sweel serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Sweel?
- The pincode of Sweel is 249185, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Sweel as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sweel is 561, with 285 males and 276 females.
- How many households are there in Sweel as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Sweel village has a total of 107 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Sweel as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sweel is 64.71%. The male literacy rate is 80.70%, while the female literacy rate is 48.19%.