Gounu - Lansdowne, Pauri Garhwal

Gounu is a village situated in the Lansdowne tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 6 km from Lansdowne and around 90 km from Pauri. Jadiyana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gounu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gounu is 047466. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.38 hectares and falls under the 246155 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Gounu

According to the 2011 Census, Gounu village had a total population of 310 people, including 147 males and 163 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 1,109 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.47%, with male literacy at 97.56% and female literacy at 82.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175.

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

Nearby Villages of Gounu

Gounu 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 Gounu

Gounu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Gounu is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Gounu is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gounu

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

Health Facilities in Gounu

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

FAQs about Gounu