Gadona - Pokhari, Chamoli

Gadona is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Sugi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadona is 041248. The village covers a total geographical area of 45.26 hectares and falls under the 246429 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Gadona 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 Gadona

According to the 2011 Census, Gadona village had a total population of 180 people, including 79 males and 101 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 1,278 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.35%, with male literacy at 92.42% and female literacy at 74.71%.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadona

Gadona 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 Gadona

Gadona 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 84.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Gadona is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Gadona 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 Gadona

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

Health Facilities in Gadona

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

FAQs about Gadona