Pindawali - Adibadri, Chamoli

Pindawali is a village situated in the Adibadri tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 65 km from Gairsain and around 98 km from Gopeshwar. Pindwali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pindawali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pindawali is 041843. The village covers a total geographical area of 576.03 hectares and falls under the 246440 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Pindawali 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 Pindawali

According to the 2011 Census, Pindawali village had a total population of 1,138 people, including 549 males and 589 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.76%, with male literacy at 82.12% and female literacy at 58.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135.

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

Nearby Villages of Pindawali

Pindawali 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 Pindawali

Pindawali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Pindawali is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Pindawali is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pindawali

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

Health Facilities in Pindawali

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

FAQs about Pindawali