Gwar village, Srinagar tehsil | Pincode 246147

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LGD code: 45418
Pincode: 246147
Post office: Khirshu
Population: 38
Households: 11
Literacy rate: 65.8%
Sex ratio: 900 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 7
Distance to district centre: 20 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Dehradun: 99 km
Distance to Delhi: 241 km
Nearest railway station: Kotdwara · 63 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Chipalghat · 11 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Gwar compares

By population, Gwar ranks #128 of 221 villages in Srinagar mandal.

Literacy rate

65.8%

−11.1% vs mandal average

Gwar: 65.8%
Srinagar mandal: 76.9%
Pauri Garhwal district: 72.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

900

−143 vs mandal average

Gwar: 900
Srinagar mandal: 1,043

Household size

people per home

3.5

−0.6 vs mandal average

Gwar: 3.5
Srinagar mandal: 4.1

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

Gwar at a glance

Gwar is a village of 38 people in 11 households (Census 2011) in Srinagar tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, the 128th-largest of 221 villages in Srinagar tehsil. Literacy is 66%, 11 points below the tehsil average of 77% and the sex ratio is 900 women per 1,000 men. It lies 20 km from the Pauri Garhwal district centre, 23 km from Kulheri, the nearest town, 63 km from Kotdwara railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 246147, served by Khirshu post office; the LGD village code is 45418. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Chipalghat, 11 km away. The village votes in Srinagar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat. The population is estimated at 45 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Key facts — Gwar

LGD code: 45418
Pincode: 246147
Post office: Khirshu
Population (Census 2011): 38
Population (projected 2026): 45
Households: 11
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 900
Literacy rate: 65.8%
Coordinates: 30.09245°N, 79.03427°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Srinagar
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat
Block / Mandal: Srinagar

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 Pauri Garhwal district level

Then & Now

Gwar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.4%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Households · 2026

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: 38Census 2011
Households: 11Census 2011
Literacy rate: 65.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 900 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 452026 proj. · +18.4% vs 2011
Est. households: 132026 projection
Active job cards: 79,910MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 41,438MGNREGA · 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: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · Pauri Garhwal district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Pauri Garhwal district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Pauri Garhwal 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Gwar

Mandal centre

Srinagar · ≈ 2.8 km

≈ 6 min by car · 7 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pauri Garhwal · ≈ 20 km

≈ 41 min by car · 49 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,444 people

Kulheri · ≈ 23 km

≈ 47 min by car · 56 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun99 kmcapital
Delhi241 km
Kolkata1249 km
Mumbai1373 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKotdwara63 km
Bus stopRatkot21 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Chipalghat11 km
ATM / bankPolytechnic SBI ATM29 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum25 km
CollegeUttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry5 km
Police stationRudraprayag Police Station22 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Gwar

1 Temple mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Budha Bharsar TempleTemple3.6 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Gwar

1 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🎓Uttarakhand University of Horticulture & ForestryCollege4.9 km ↗

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People often ask about Gwar

What is the pincode of Gwar?

The pincode of Gwar, Srinagar tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand is 246147. The post office is Khirshu.

Which post office delivers to Gwar?

Mail for Gwar is delivered through Khirshu post office, pincode 246147, in Srinagar tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Gwar located?

Gwar is a village in Srinagar tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Gwar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Gwar village has a population of 38 across 11 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gwar in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gwar in?

Gwar falls under the Srinagar assembly constituency (AC #38) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Gwar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Gwar village is 65.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Gwar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Gwar village is 900 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gwar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Gwar, 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 Gwar from Pauri Garhwal district centre?

Gwar is approximately 20 km (straight-line) from the centre of Pauri Garhwal district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Gwar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gwar village is 45418.

Which is the nearest town to Gwar?

Kulheri (population 10,444, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 23 km from Gwar in a straight line.

How big is Gwar compared to other villages in Srinagar tehsil?

Gwar ranks 128 of 221 villages in Srinagar tehsil by Census 2011 population (38 residents).

How far is Gwar from Dehradun?

Gwar is about 99 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 129 km.

How far is Gwar from Delhi?

Gwar is about 241 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 314 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Gwar?

Kotdwara is the nearest railway station to Gwar, about 63 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 82 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Gwar?

Ratkot is the nearest bus stop to Gwar, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Gwar?

Government Hospital, Chipalghat is the nearest hospital or health centre to Gwar, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Gwar?

Polytechnic SBI ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Gwar, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 38 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Gwar?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Gwar, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 33 km.

Who is the MLA of Gwar?

Gwar falls under Srinagar assembly constituency (AC 38). The sitting MLA is Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat (BJP).

Who is the MP for Gwar?

Gwar is in Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Anil Baluni (Anil Baluni).

Which schools and colleges are near Gwar?

Within 5 km of Gwar: Uttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry (4.9 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Gwar in 2026?

Gwar is estimated at 45 people in 2026, up about 18% from 38 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Gwar in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Gwar in Pauri Garhwal district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)