Punaha Pokhari - Chakrata, Dehradun

Punaha Pokhari is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 43 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 138 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Punah Pokhri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Punaha Pokhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Punaha Pokhari is 044637. The village covers a total geographical area of 775.88 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Punaha Pokhari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Punaha Pokhari

As per Census 2011, Punaha Pokhari village has a total population of 575 people, consisting of 284 males and 291 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 277 literate and 298 illiterate residents. Additionally, 195 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 333 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Punaha Pokhari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Punaha Pokhari

Punaha Pokhari 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 Punaha Pokhari

Punaha Pokhari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Punaha Pokhari is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Punaha Pokhari is about 138 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Punaha Pokhari

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

Health Facilities in Punaha Pokhari

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

FAQs about Punaha Pokhari