Kewalgaon
About Kewalgaon
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kewalgaon village is 040441. Kewalgaon village is located in Rajgarhi tehsil of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Barkot (tehsildar office) and 135km away from district headquarter Uttarkashi. As per 2009 stats, Kewalgaon village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 93.76 hectares. Kewalgaon has a total population of 149 peoples, out of which male population is 68 while female population is 81. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1191 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kewalgaon village is 40.27% out of which 54.41% males and 28.40% females are literate. There are about 21 houses in kewalgaon village. Pincode of kewalgaon village locality is 249171.
When it comes to administration, Kewalgaon village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kewalgaon village comes under Yamunotri Vidhan Sabha constituency & Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. Barkot is nearest town to kewalgaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.
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Population of Kewalgaon
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 149 | 68 | 81 |
| Children (0-6) | 36 | 19 | 17 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 60 | 37 | 23 |
| Illiterate Population | 89 | 31 | 58 |
Connectivity of Kewalgaon
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kewalgaon
Frequently Asked Questions about Kewalgaon
Where is Kewalgaon located?
Kewalgaon village is situated in Rajgarhi Tehsil, within the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kewalgaon?
Kewalgaon serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Kewalgaon?
The pincode of Kewalgaon is 249171, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kewalgaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kewalgaon is 149, with 68 males and 81 females.
How many households are there in Kewalgaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kewalgaon village has a total of 21 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kewalgaon as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kewalgaon is 40.27%. The male literacy rate is 54.41%, while the female literacy rate is 28.40%.