Pandav - Adibadri, Chamoli

Pandav 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. Dairha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandav village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandav is 041857. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.69 hectares and falls under the 246440 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Pandav 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 Pandav

According to the 2011 Census, Pandav village had a total population of 231 people, including 114 males and 117 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.52%, with male literacy at 83.70% and female literacy at 45.74%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population231114117
Child Population (0–6 yrs)452223
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1207743
Illiterate Population1113774

Nearby Villages of Pandav

Pandav 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BurakholiNorth-East0.84 km
KhetNorth1.96 km
Pajyana MallaEast2.24 km
Majyari MalliNorth-West2.75 km
PyuraEast2.83 km
KairaNorth2.85 km
LangtaiSouth-East3.19 km
MalgurNorth3.30 km
Lal NagariNorth-East3.33 km
SugarEast3.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pandav

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Pandav. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Pandav is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Pandav 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 Pandav

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Pandav

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pandav

Where is Pandav located?

Pandav village is located in Adibadri Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Pandav?

The Gram Panchayat of Pandav is Dairha.

What is the pincode of Pandav?

The pincode of Pandav is 246440.

What is the population of Pandav?

Pandav had a total population of 231, including 114 males and 117 females.

How many households are there in Pandav?

Pandav had 53 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pandav?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pandav was 64.52%. Male literacy was 83.70% and female literacy was 45.74%.