Chaudali - Karnaprayag, Chamoli

Chaudali is a village situated in the Karnaprayag tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karnaprayag and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Chaundali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaudali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaudali is 041339. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.68 hectares and falls under the 246444 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chaudali

As per Census 2011, Chaudali village has a total population of 359 people, consisting of 173 males and 186 females. The village has 82 households and a sex ratio of 1,075 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 274 literate and 85 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population359173186
Child Population (0–6 yrs)392316
Scheduled Castes (SC)713239
Literate Population274147127
Illiterate Population852659

Nearby Villages of Chaudali

Chaudali 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)
KukdaiSouth-East1.07 km
SyalpaniWest1.08 km
LwitaSouth1.39 km
PudiyaniSouth2.36 km
ChhatauliSouth-West2.49 km
Sundar GaonEast2.61 km
KolyagadEast2.74 km
JhurkandeSouth3.04 km
Nakot Laga Dimar( Nakot Talla)North-East3.11 km
Koli TalliEast3.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chaudali

Chaudali 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 86.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Chaudali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Chaudali is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaudali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chaudali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chaudali

Where is Chaudali located?

Chaudali village is located in Karnaprayag Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chaudali?

The Gram Panchayat of Chaudali is Chaundali.

What is the pincode of Chaudali?

The pincode of Chaudali is 246444.

What is the population of Chaudali?

Chaudali has a total population of 359, including 173 males and 186 females.

How many households are there in Chaudali?

There are 82 households in Chaudali.

What is the literacy rate in Chaudali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chaudali is 76.32%. Male literacy is 84.97% and female literacy is 68.28%.