Syalana - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Syalana is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 75 km from Kotdwara and around 175 km from Pauri. Syalna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Syalana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Syalana is 048297. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.15 hectares and falls under the 246144 pincode. Kotdwara is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

Syalana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kotdwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Syalana

According to the 2011 Census, Syalana village had a total population of 120 people, including 56 males and 64 females, living in 31 households. The sex ratio was 1,143 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.06%, with male literacy at 92.00% and female literacy at 64.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Syalana

Syalana 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 Syalana

Syalana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotdwara to Syalana is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Syalana is about 175 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Syalana

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

Health Facilities in Syalana

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

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