Kunwa

Kunwa is a village located in Rajgarhi tehsil of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Barkot (tehsildar office) and 120km away from district headquarter Uttarkashi. As per 2009 stats, Kunwan is the gram panchayat of Kunwa village.

Here you can discover what makes Kunwa unique in its vibrant Rajgarhi-Uttarkashi region. You’ll see Kunwa’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 Kunwa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kunwa is 040414. The village spans a total geographical area of 157.83 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249171. Barkot is nearest town to Kunwa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kunwa 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 Kunwa

Population of Kunwa

According to the 2011 Census, Kunwa has a total population of about 289, with approximately 151 males and 138 females. The sex ratio is around 913 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 42 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 145 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 67.13%, with male literacy at about 72.85% and female literacy near 60.87%. There are around 51 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kunwa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kunwa

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

Nearby Villages of Kunwa

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

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