Sweel - Puraula, Uttarkashi
Sweel is a village situated in the Puraula tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puraula and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Uttarkashi. Sweel village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sweel is 040166. The village covers a total geographical area of 99.57 hectares and falls under the 249185 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.
Sweel village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Sweel
According to the 2011 Census, Sweel village had a total population of 561 people, including 285 males and 276 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.02%, with male literacy at 88.80% and female literacy at 54.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 235, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | 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 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 363 | 230 | 133 |
| Illiterate Population | 198 | 55 | 143 |
Nearby Villages of Sweel
Sweel is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Sweel
Sweel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Sweel is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Sweel is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sweel
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sweel village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Sweel
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sweel village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Sweel
Where is Sweel located?
Sweel village is located in Puraula Tehsil, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sweel?
Sweel is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Sweel?
The pincode of Sweel is 249185.
What is the population of Sweel?
Sweel had a total population of 561, including 285 males and 276 females.
How many households are there in Sweel?
Sweel had 107 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sweel?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sweel was 72.02%. Male literacy was 88.80% and female literacy was 54.29%.