Gudam Village - Pokhari, Chamoli

Gudam is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Gudam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gudam is 041139. The village covers a total geographical area of 206.34 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Gudam 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 Gudam

As per Census 2011, Gudam village has a total population of 587 people, consisting of 306 males and 281 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 437 literate and 150 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Gudam

Gudam 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 Gudam

Gudam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Gudam is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Gudam is about 34 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 Gudam

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

Health Facilities in Gudam

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

FAQs about Gudam