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LGD code: 45008
Pincode: 248197
Population: 1,273
Households: 243
Literacy rate: 62.6%
Sex ratio: 909 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 412
Distance to district centre: 21 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Barwa compares

By population, Barwa ranks #65 of 141 villages in Vikas Nagar mandal.

Literacy rate

62.6%

−3.4% vs mandal average

Barwa: 62.6%
Vikas Nagar mandal: 66.0%
Dehradun district: 74.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

909

−4 vs mandal average

Barwa: 909
Vikas Nagar mandal: 913

Household size

people per home

5.2

Same as the mandal average

Barwa: 5.2
Vikas Nagar mandal: 5.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Barwa

LGD code: 45008
Pincode: 248197
Population (Census 2011): 1,273
Population (projected 2026): 1,501
Households: 243
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 909
Literacy rate: 62.6%
Coordinates: 30.25692°N, 78.35608°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Narendranagar
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Subodh Uniyal
Block / Mandal: Vikas Nagar

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Dehradun district level

Then & Now

Barwa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,273

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,501

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

243

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

286

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,273Census 2011
Households: 243Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 909 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,5012026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2862026 projection
Active job cards: 43,753MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 29,612MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 83,23,825ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 823NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 87.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 83.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 47.9%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 87.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Dehradun district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dehradun district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dehradun district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places near Barwa · Dehradun district area

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maa bhadra kali mandir
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maa daat kali mandir
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Shakumbhari Devi
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Mansa/Chinnmasta Devi Temple
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Bhura Dev Temple
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Sankat Mochan Panch mukhti dham
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Commerce

Restaurant
Madhuban
📍 66.3 km awayOSM
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How to reach Barwa

Mandal centre

Vikas Nagar · ≈ 2.5 km

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District centre

Dehradun · ≈ 21 km

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Nearest town · 11,246 people

Harsoli · ≈ 36 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Barwa

What is the pincode of Barwa?

The pincode of Barwa, Vikas Nagar mandal, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand is 248197.

In which district is Barwa located?

Barwa is a village in Vikas Nagar mandal of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Barwa as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Barwa village has a population of 1,273 across 243 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barwa in?

Barwa falls under the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barwa in?

Barwa falls under the Narendranagar assembly constituency (AC #11) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Barwa?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Barwa village is 62.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Barwa?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Barwa village is 909 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barwa?

12 schemes currently match residents of Barwa, including Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana (Uttarakhand), Vidhwa Pension Yojana (Uttarakhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Barwa from Dehradun district centre?

Barwa is approximately 21 km (straight-line) from the centre of Dehradun district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Barwa?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Barwa village is 45008.

Which is the nearest town to Barwa?

Harsoli (population 11,246, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 36 km from Barwa in a straight line.

How big is Barwa compared to other villages in Vikas Nagar mandal?

Barwa ranks 65 of 141 villages in Vikas Nagar mandal by Census 2011 population (1,273 residents).

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Key facts — Barwa

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Barwa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Religion

Commerce

How to reach Barwa

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Latest posts

CITU demands Rs 26,000 minimum wage, opposes labour codes

Soil erosion major challenge facing nation, treatment measures underway: Bhatt

Champawat gang rape: police say it is a false case

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People often ask about Barwa

What is the pincode of Barwa?

In which district is Barwa located?

What is the population of Barwa as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barwa in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barwa in?

What is the literacy rate in Barwa?

What is the sex ratio in Barwa?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barwa?

How far is Barwa from Dehradun district centre?

What is the LGD code of Barwa?

Which is the nearest town to Barwa?

How big is Barwa compared to other villages in Vikas Nagar mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Barwa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Barwa on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Religion

Commerce

Latest posts

CITU demands Rs 26,000 minimum wage, opposes labour codes

Soil erosion major challenge facing nation, treatment measures underway: Bhatt

Champawat gang rape: police say it is a false case

Notable persons of Barwa

Open jobs in Barwa

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Barwa

What is the pincode of Barwa?

In which district is Barwa located?

What is the population of Barwa as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barwa in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barwa in?

What is the literacy rate in Barwa?

What is the sex ratio in Barwa?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barwa?

How far is Barwa from Dehradun district centre?

What is the LGD code of Barwa?

Which is the nearest town to Barwa?

How big is Barwa compared to other villages in Vikas Nagar mandal?