Paunada - Balganga, Tehri Garhwal

Paunada is a village situated in the Balganga tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from Ghansali and around 90 km from New Tehri. Paunara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paunada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paunada is 042759. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.82 hectares and falls under the 249125 pincode. Srinagar is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Paunada

According to the 2011 Census, Paunada village had a total population of 459 people, including 227 males and 232 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.77%, with male literacy at 84.48% and female literacy at 60.61%.

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

Nearby Villages of Paunada

Paunada 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 Paunada

Paunada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinagar to Paunada is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Paunada 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 Paunada

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

Health Facilities in Paunada

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

FAQs about Paunada