Saund - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Saund is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 51 km from Kotdwara and around 126 km from Pauri. Saud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saund village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saund is 048405. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.05 hectares and falls under the 246149 pincode. Dogadda is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Saund 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 Saund

According to the 2011 Census, Saund village had a total population of 321 people, including 154 males and 167 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 1,084 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.99%, with male literacy at 94.44% and female literacy at 63.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Saund

Saund 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 Saund

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Saund. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dogadda to Saund is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Saund is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saund

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

Health Facilities in Saund

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

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