Pungaon - Adibadri, Chamoli

Pungaon is a village situated in the Adibadri tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 80 km from Gairsain and around 90 km from Gopeshwar. Pungaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pungaon is 041821. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.88 hectares and falls under the 246440 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Pungaon 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 Pungaon

According to the 2011 Census, Pungaon village had a total population of 343 people, including 148 males and 195 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 1,318 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.29%, with male literacy at 88.98% and female literacy at 56.33%.

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

Nearby Villages of Pungaon

Pungaon 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 Pungaon

Public transport in the Pungaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Pungaon is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Pungaon is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pungaon

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

Health Facilities in Pungaon

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

FAQs about Pungaon