Niwadi - Karnaprayag, Chamoli

Niwadi 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 30 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Langasu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Niwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Niwadi is 041368. The village covers a total geographical area of 27.83 hectares and falls under the 246446 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Niwadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Niwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Niwadi village had a total population of 109 people, including 49 males and 60 females, living in 27 households. The sex ratio was 1,224 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.42%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 81.03%.

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 Population1094960
Child Population (0–6 yrs)532
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population934647
Illiterate Population16313

Nearby Villages of Niwadi

Niwadi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Niwadi

Public transport in the Niwadi is mainly available through shared van services.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Niwadi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Niwadi is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Niwadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Niwadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Niwadi

Where is Niwadi located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Niwadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Niwadi is Langasu.

What is the pincode of Niwadi?

The pincode of Niwadi is 246446.

What is the population of Niwadi?

Niwadi had a total population of 109, including 49 males and 60 females.

How many households are there in Niwadi?

Niwadi had 27 households.

What is the literacy rate in Niwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Niwadi was 89.42%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 81.03%.