Kundchar - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal
Kundchar is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 38 km from Narendra Nagar and around 38 km from New Tehri. Pasar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kundchar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kundchar is 044496. The village covers a total geographical area of 2.55 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.
Kundchar 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 Kundchar
Kundchar 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chilogi Talli | North | 1.42 km |
| Pata | North | 1.82 km |
| Agar | West | 1.94 km |
| Dhaigala | South-East | 1.99 km |
| Talai Lambadi | East | 2.01 km |
| Bhair | North-West | 2.40 km |
| Semali Katal | West | 2.41 km |
| Bhaitan | North | 2.66 km |
| Badeda Malla | North-West | 2.98 km |
| Pokhari | East | 3.05 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kundchar
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kundchar. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.8 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 Kundchar is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Kundchar is about 38 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 Kundchar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kundchar 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 Kundchar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kundchar 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 Kundchar
Where is Kundchar located?
Kundchar village is located in Gaja Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kundchar?
The Gram Panchayat of Kundchar is Pasar.
What is the pincode of Kundchar?
The pincode of Kundchar is 249146.