Gadayun - Rikhanikhal, Pauri Garhwal

Gadayun is a village situated in the Rikhanikhal tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 76 km from Lansdowne and around 162 km from Pauri. Gadiun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadayun village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadayun is 047668. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.08 hectares and falls under the 246179 pincode. Dogadda is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

Gadayun 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 Gadayun

According to the 2011 Census, Gadayun village had a total population of 212 people, including 97 males and 115 females, living in 44 households. The sex ratio was 1,186 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.65%, with male literacy at 88.46% and female literacy at 71.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadayun

Gadayun 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 Gadayun

Gadayun 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 75.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dogadda to Gadayun is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Gadayun is about 162 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadayun

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

Health Facilities in Gadayun

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

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