Kansuwa - Adibadri, Chamoli

Kansuwa is a village situated in the Adibadri tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 50 km from Gairsain and around 75 km from Gopeshwar. Kansuwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kansuwa is 041847. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.43 hectares and falls under the 246440 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Kansuwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karnprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kansuwa

According to the 2011 Census, Kansuwa village had a total population of 420 people, including 197 males and 223 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 1,132 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.73%, with male literacy at 97.70% and female literacy at 79.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kansuwa

Kansuwa is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kansuwa

Kansuwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Kansuwa is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Kansuwa is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kansuwa

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kansuwa village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kansuwa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kansuwa village are given below:

FAQs about Kansuwa