Kujni - Pokhari, Chamoli

Kujni is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Masoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kujni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kujni is 041133. The village covers a total geographical area of 51.14 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Kujni 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 Kujni

As per Census 2011, Kujni village has a total population of 87 people, consisting of 45 males and 42 females. The village has 16 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 7 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 70 literate and 17 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kujni

Kujni 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 Kujni

Kujni 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 88.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Kujni is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Kujni is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kujni

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

Health Facilities in Kujni

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

FAQs about Kujni