Suna - Tharali, Chamoli
Suna is a village situated in the Tharali tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tharali and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Soona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Suna village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Suna is 041673. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.2 hectares and falls under the 246481 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.
Suna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Suna
According to the 2011 Census, Suna village had a total population of 386 people, including 193 males and 193 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.29%, with male literacy at 97.77% and female literacy at 74.27%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 386 | 193 | 193 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 36 | 14 | 22 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 302 | 175 | 127 |
| Illiterate Population | 84 | 18 | 66 |
Nearby Villages of Suna
Suna is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Suna
Suna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Suna is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Suna is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Suna
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Suna village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Suna
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Suna village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Suna
Where is Suna located?
Suna village is located in Tharali Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Suna?
The Gram Panchayat of Suna is Soona.
What is the pincode of Suna?
The pincode of Suna is 246481.
What is the population of Suna?
Suna had a total population of 386, including 193 males and 193 females.
How many households are there in Suna?
Suna had 74 households.
What is the literacy rate in Suna?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Suna was 86.29%. Male literacy was 97.77% and female literacy was 74.27%.