Khunagad - Pokhari, Chamoli

Khunagad is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Karchhuna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khunagad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khunagad is 041232. The village covers a total geographical area of 13.32 hectares and falls under the 246429 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Khunagad 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 Khunagad

As per Census 2011, Khunagad village has a total population of 36 people, consisting of 15 males and 21 females. The village has 9 households and a sex ratio of 1,400 females per 1,000 males. There are 3 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 29 literate and 7 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Khunagad

Khunagad 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 Khunagad

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Khunagad. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, 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 Khunagad is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Khunagad is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khunagad

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

Health Facilities in Khunagad

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

FAQs about Khunagad