Duwa village, Karnaprayag tehsil | Pincode 246429

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

MAHVIR SINGH RAWAT

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LGD code: 41277
Pincode: 246429
Post office: Gauchar
Population: 233
Households: 62
Literacy rate: 70.4%
Sex ratio: 975 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 122
Distance to district centre: 11 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Dehradun: 117 km
Distance to Delhi: 259 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Jai Clinic · 11 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Duwa compares

By population, Duwa ranks #51 of 199 villages in Karnaprayag mandal.

Literacy rate

70.4%

−2.1% vs mandal average

Duwa: 70.4%
Karnaprayag mandal: 72.5%
Chamoli district: 71.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

975

−173 vs mandal average

Duwa: 975
Karnaprayag mandal: 1,148

Household size

people per home

3.8

−0.4 vs mandal average

Duwa: 3.8
Karnaprayag mandal: 4.2

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

Duwa at a glance

Duwa is a village of 233 people in 62 households (Census 2011) in Karnaprayag tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, the 51st-largest of 199 villages in Karnaprayag tehsil. Literacy is 70%, 2 points below the tehsil average of 73% and the sex ratio is 975 women per 1,000 men. It lies 11 km from the Chamoli district centre, 33 km from Sirauli, the nearest town (straight-line distances). The pincode is 246429, served by Gauchar post office; the LGD village code is 41277. The nearest hospital or health centre is Jai Clinic, 11 km away. The sarpanch is MAHVIR SINGH RAWAT. The population is estimated at 275 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Key facts — Duwa

LGD code: 41277
Pincode: 246429
Post office: Gauchar
Population (Census 2011): 233
Population (projected 2026): 275
Households: 62
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 975
Literacy rate: 70.4%
Coordinates: 30.13724°N, 79.22928°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Karnprayag
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: MAHVIR SINGH RAWAT
Block / Mandal: Karnaprayag

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 Chamoli district level

Then & Now

Duwa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

233

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

275

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

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: 233Census 2011
Households: 62Census 2011
Literacy rate: 70.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 975 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2752026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 732026 projection
Active job cards: 68,421MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 41,959MGNREGA · 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: 1,026NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 90.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 87.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 91.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 41.8%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 · Chamoli district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Chamoli district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Chamoli 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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Getting there

How to reach Duwa

Mandal centre

Karnaprayag · ≈ 2.2 km

≈ 5 min by car · 5 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Chamoli · ≈ 11 km

≈ 22 min by car · 26 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 18,600 people

Sirauli · ≈ 33 km

≈ 1 h 8 min by car · 1 h 20 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun117 kmcapital
Delhi259 km
Kolkata1238 km
Mumbai1387 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Bus stopKalina (soad)24 km
Hospital / PHCJai Clinic11 km
ATM / bankSBI31 km
Petrol pumpINDIAN OIL FUEL STATION31 km
CollegeUttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry24 km
Police stationRudraprayag Police Station29 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Duwa

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

🛕Adi Badri templesTemple2.1 km ↗
🛕Adi Badri Vishnu temple complexTemple2.1 km ↗

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September 2026

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Uttarakhand CM orders Chamoli village road completion in 3 months

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Uttarakhand CM orders Chamoli village road completion in 3 months
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy
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Quick answers

People often ask about Duwa

What is the pincode of Duwa?

The pincode of Duwa, Karnaprayag tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand is 246429. The post office is Gauchar.

Which post office delivers to Duwa?

Mail for Duwa is delivered through Gauchar post office, pincode 246429, in Karnaprayag tehsil, Chamoli district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Duwa located?

Duwa is a village in Karnaprayag tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Duwa as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Duwa village has a population of 233 across 62 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Duwa?

The current sarpanch of Duwa gram panchayat is MAHVIR SINGH RAWAT.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Duwa in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Duwa in?

Duwa falls under the Karnprayag assembly constituency (AC #6) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Duwa?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Duwa village is 70.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Duwa?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Duwa village is 975 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Duwa?

12 schemes currently match residents of Duwa, 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 Duwa from Chamoli district centre?

Duwa is approximately 11 km (straight-line) from the centre of Chamoli district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Duwa?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Duwa village is 41277.

Which is the nearest town to Duwa?

Sirauli (population 18,600, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 33 km from Duwa in a straight line.

How big is Duwa compared to other villages in Karnaprayag tehsil?

Duwa ranks 51 of 199 villages in Karnaprayag tehsil by Census 2011 population (233 residents).

How far is Duwa from Dehradun?

Duwa is about 117 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 152 km.

How far is Duwa from Delhi?

Duwa is about 259 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 337 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Duwa?

Kalina (soad) is the nearest bus stop to Duwa, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Duwa?

Jai Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Duwa, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Duwa?

SBI is the nearest ATM or bank to Duwa, about 31 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 40 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Duwa?

INDIAN OIL FUEL STATION is the nearest petrol pump to Duwa, about 31 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 41 km.

Who is the MP for Duwa?

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

What is the population of Duwa in 2026?

Duwa is estimated at 275 people in 2026, up about 18% from 233 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Duwa in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Duwa?

MAHVIR SINGH RAWAT is the sarpanch of Duwa gram panchayat, Karnaprayag tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Karnaprayag tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)