Kujasu - Pokhari, Chamoli

Kujasu is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Kujasu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kujasu is 041253. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.73 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kujasu 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 Kujasu

According to the 2011 Census, Kujasu village had a total population of 486 people, including 205 males and 281 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 1,371 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.67%, with male literacy at 94.22% and female literacy at 69.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Kujasu

Kujasu 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 Kujasu

Public transport in the Kujasu 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 85.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Kujasu is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Kujasu 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 Kujasu

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

Health Facilities in Kujasu

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

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