Chaud - Satpuli, Pauri Garhwal

Chaud is a village situated in the Satpuli tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 28 km from Satpuli and around 82 km from Pauri Garhwal. Chaud village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaud is 047857. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.13 hectares and falls under the 246167 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Chaud 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 Chaubattakhal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chaud

According to the 2011 Census, Chaud village had a total population of 218 people, including 97 males and 121 females, living in 54 households. The sex ratio was 1,247 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.00%, with male literacy at 94.32% and female literacy at 65.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaud

Chaud 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 Chaud

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chaud. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Chaud is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri Garhwal to Chaud is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaud

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

Health Facilities in Chaud

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

FAQs about Chaud