Edamalla - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Edamalla is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 27 km from Kotdwara and around 133 km from Pauri. Gvirala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Edamalla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Edamalla is 048434. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.37 hectares and falls under the 246127 pincode. Kotdwara is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Edamalla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Edamalla

As per Census 2011, Edamalla village has a total population of 20 people, consisting of 12 males and 8 females. The village has 6 households and a sex ratio of 666 females per 1,000 males. There are 2 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 16 literate and 4 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Edamalla

Edamalla 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 Edamalla

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Edamalla. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotdwara to Edamalla is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Edamalla is about 133 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Edamalla

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

Health Facilities in Edamalla

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

FAQs about Edamalla