Gugli - Pokhari, Chamoli

Gugli is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Myuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gugli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gugli is 041204. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.13 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Gugli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan 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 Gugli

According to the 2011 Census, Gugli village had a total population of 210 people, including 93 males and 117 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 1,258 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.63%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 83.02%.

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

Nearby Villages of Gugli

Gugli 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 Gugli

Gugli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Gugli is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Gugli is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gugli

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

Health Facilities in Gugli

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

FAQs about Gugli