Paidula - Pokhari, Chamoli

Paidula is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Majyadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paidula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paidula is 041180. The village covers a total geographical area of 11.61 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Paidula 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 Paidula

As per Census 2011, Paidula village has a total population of 43 people, consisting of 20 males and 23 females. The village has 8 households and a sex ratio of 1,150 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 23 literate and 20 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Paidula

Paidula 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 Paidula

Paidula is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Paidula is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Paidula is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paidula

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

Health Facilities in Paidula

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

FAQs about Paidula