Char - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Char is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 48 km from Kotdwara and around 123 km from Pauri. Char village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Char is 048415. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.2 hectares and falls under the 246144 pincode. Dogadda is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Char 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 Yamkeshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Char

According to the 2011 Census, Char village had a total population of 105 people, including 46 males and 59 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 1,283 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.83%, with male literacy at 85.29% and female literacy at 55.81%.

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

Nearby Villages of Char

Char 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 Char

Char is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dogadda to Char is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Char is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Char

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

Health Facilities in Char

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

FAQs about Char