Sugi - Jilasu, Chamoli

Sugi is a village situated in the Jilasu tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 37 km from Pokhari and around 54 km from Gopeshwar. Sugi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sugi is 041246. The village covers a total geographical area of 51.42 hectares and falls under the 246429 pincode. Gochar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Sugi

As per Census 2011, Sugi village has a total population of 261 people, consisting of 136 males and 125 females. The village has 53 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 200 literate and 61 illiterate residents. Additionally, 98 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sugi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sugi

Sugi 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 Sugi

Sugi 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 82.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gochar to Sugi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Sugi is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sugi

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

Health Facilities in Sugi

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

FAQs about Sugi