Kund Chak - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal
Kund Chak is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 75 km from Narendra Nagar and around 40 km from New Tehri. Payal Gaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kund Chak village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kund Chak is 044356. The village covers a total geographical area of 10.72 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Kund Chak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narendranagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Kund Chak
Kund Chak 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Tingari | North-West | 1.10 km |
| Chaur Khet | South-West | 1.11 km |
| Naicholi | East | 1.45 km |
| Jagethi | North-East | 1.49 km |
| Digothi | West | 1.54 km |
| Kandakhet | South-East | 1.67 km |
| Bageed | South | 1.90 km |
| Kurungoli | North-East | 1.96 km |
| Mengwal Gaon | North-West | 2.00 km |
| Duwakoti | South-West | 2.09 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kund Chak
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Kund Chak. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Kund Chak is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Kund Chak is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kund Chak
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kund Chak village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Kund Chak
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kund Chak village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Kund Chak
Where is Kund Chak located?
Kund Chak village is located in Gaja Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kund Chak?
The Gram Panchayat of Kund Chak is Payal Gaon.
What is the pincode of Kund Chak?
The pincode of Kund Chak is 249146.