Pujaldi - Dhanaulti, Tehri Garhwal

Pujaldi is a village situated in the Dhanaulti tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanaulti and around 95 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Burkot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pujaldi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pujaldi is 044220. The village covers a total geographical area of 8.98 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Pujaldi 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 Dhanolti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pujaldi

According to the 2011 Census, Pujaldi village had a total population of 107 people, including 48 males and 59 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 1,229 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.85%, with male literacy at 90.70% and female literacy at 72.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Pujaldi

Pujaldi 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 Pujaldi

Pujaldi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Pujaldi is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Pujaldi is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pujaldi

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

Health Facilities in Pujaldi

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

FAQs about Pujaldi