Kaldunga - Lansdowne, Pauri Garhwal
Kaldunga is a village situated in the Lansdowne tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from Lansdowne and around 92 km from Pauri. Farsula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaldunga village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaldunga is 047360. The village covers a total geographical area of 20.47 hectares and falls under the 246155 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Kaldunga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan 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 Kaldunga
According to the 2011 Census, Kaldunga village had a total population of 140 people, including 69 males and 71 females, living in 30 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.09%, with male literacy at 98.21% and female literacy at 74.58%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 140 | 69 | 71 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 99 | 55 | 44 |
| Illiterate Population | 41 | 14 | 27 |
Nearby Villages of Kaldunga
Kaldunga is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Kaldunga
Public transport in the Kaldunga is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Kaldunga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Kaldunga is about 92 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 Kaldunga
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kaldunga village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Kaldunga
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kaldunga village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Kaldunga
Where is Kaldunga located?
Kaldunga village is located in Lansdowne Tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Kaldunga?
The Gram Panchayat of Kaldunga is Farsula.
What is the pincode of Kaldunga?
The pincode of Kaldunga is 246155.
What is the population of Kaldunga?
Kaldunga had a total population of 140, including 69 males and 71 females.
How many households are there in Kaldunga?
Kaldunga had 30 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kaldunga?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kaldunga was 86.09%. Male literacy was 98.21% and female literacy was 74.58%.