Padli - Karnaprayag, Chamoli

Padli is a village situated in the Karnaprayag tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karnaprayag and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Khatyari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padli is 041439. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.87 hectares and falls under the 246444 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Padli

According to the 2011 Census, Padli village had a total population of 142 people, including 63 males and 79 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 1,254 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.22%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 75.00%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Padli

Padli 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 Padli

Padli 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 93.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Padli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Padli is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padli

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

Health Facilities in Padli

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

FAQs about Padli