Airwadi - Karnaprayag, Chamoli

Airwadi is a village situated in the Karnaprayag tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karnaprayag and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Aeirwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Airwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Airwadi is 041472. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.19 hectares and falls under the 246444 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Airwadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Airwadi

As per Census 2011, Airwadi village has a total population of 306 people, consisting of 134 males and 172 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 1,283 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 208 literate and 98 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Airwadi

Airwadi 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 Airwadi

Airwadi 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 89.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Airwadi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Airwadi is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Airwadi

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

Health Facilities in Airwadi

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

FAQs about Airwadi