Paini - Pokhari, Chamoli

Paini 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 63 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Paini village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paini is 041254. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.5 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Paini 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 Paini

According to the 2011 Census, Paini village had a total population of 215 people, including 91 males and 124 females, living in 54 households. The sex ratio was 1,363 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.26%, with male literacy at 88.16% and female literacy at 63.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Paini

Paini 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 Paini

Public transport in the Paini 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 86.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Paini is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Paini is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paini

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

Health Facilities in Paini

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

FAQs about Paini