Narai - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Narai is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 66 km from Kotdwara and around 146 km from Pauri. Simalna Malla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narai is 048392. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.05 hectares and falls under the 246144 pincode. Kotdwara is the nearest town, located about 66 km away.

Narai 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 Narai

As per Census 2011, Narai village has a total population of 34 people, consisting of 18 males and 16 females. The village has 6 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 3 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 25 literate and 9 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Narai

Narai 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 Narai

Public transport in the Narai 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 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotdwara to Narai is about 66 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Narai is about 146 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narai

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

Health Facilities in Narai

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

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