Pulinda - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Pulinda is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 16 km from Kotdwara and around 122 km from Pauri. Pulinda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pulinda is 048429. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.46 hectares and falls under the 246127 pincode. Kotdwara is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Pulinda 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 Pulinda

According to the 2011 Census, Pulinda village had a total population of 281 people, including 147 males and 134 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.03%, with male literacy at 87.90% and female literacy at 63.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Pulinda

Pulinda 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 Pulinda

Public transport in the Pulinda 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 47.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotdwara to Pulinda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Pulinda is about 122 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 Pulinda

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

Health Facilities in Pulinda

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

FAQs about Pulinda