Pyura - Adibadri, Chamoli

Pyura is a village situated in the Adibadri tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 35 km from Gairsain and around 85 km from Gopeshwar. Pyura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pyura is 041880. The village covers a total geographical area of 300.16 hectares and falls under the 246440 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Pyura 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 Pyura

According to the 2011 Census, Pyura village had a total population of 394 people, including 201 males and 193 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.50%, with male literacy at 94.41% and female literacy at 64.10%.

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 Population394201193
Child Population (0–6 yrs)774037
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population252152100
Illiterate Population1424993

Nearby Villages of Pyura

Pyura 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)
Lal NagariNorth0.95 km
SugarSouth-East0.98 km
Pajyana MallaSouth1.74 km
Hali Sera Urf AdibadariNorth-East1.84 km
Bhalason Urf JhurkandeNorth1.92 km
SilapataSouth2.03 km
Beri MalliEast2.26 km
ChhimathaSouth-East2.31 km
BurakholiWest2.38 km
Dugda SeraNorth-East2.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pyura

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Pyura. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Pyura is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Pyura is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pyura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Pyura

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

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

FAQs about Pyura

Where is Pyura located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Pyura?

Pyura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pyura?

The pincode of Pyura is 246440.

What is the population of Pyura?

Pyura had a total population of 394, including 201 males and 193 females.

How many households are there in Pyura?

Pyura had 70 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pyura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pyura was 79.50%. Male literacy was 94.41% and female literacy was 64.10%.