Raduva Village - Pokhari, Chamoli

Raduva is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Raduwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raduva village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raduva is 041152. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.02 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Raduva 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 Raduva

As per Census 2011, Raduva village has a total population of 646 people, consisting of 324 males and 322 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 479 literate and 167 illiterate residents. Additionally, 211 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Raduva

Raduva 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 Raduva

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Raduva. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Raduva is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Raduva is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raduva

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

Health Facilities in Raduva

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

FAQs about Raduva