Pungroli - Pokhari, Chamoli
Pungroli is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Paini serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pungroli village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pungroli is 041144. The village covers a total geographical area of 27.66 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Pungroli 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.
Nearby Villages of Pungroli
Pungroli 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Tunji | North-East | 1.30 km |
| Salna | East | 1.66 km |
| Parwatipur | South-West | 1.70 km |
| Lostu Panthari | North | 1.99 km |
| Kimoda | South-East | 2.15 km |
| Jaurasi | South-East | 2.29 km |
| Jakhmala | North-East | 2.51 km |
| Pithatoli | South | 3.07 km |
| Thalabair | South-West | 3.15 km |
| Shrigadh | North | 3.16 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Pungroli
Public transport in the Pungroli 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 85.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Pungroli is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Pungroli is about 85 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 Pungroli
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pungroli village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Pungroli
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pungroli village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Pungroli
Where is Pungroli located?
Pungroli village is located in Pokhari Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pungroli?
The Gram Panchayat of Pungroli is Paini.
What is the pincode of Pungroli?
The pincode of Pungroli is 246473.