Pungarh - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal

Pungarh is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 55 km from Narendra Nagar and around 36 km from New Tehri. Pasar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pungarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pungarh is 044500. The village covers a total geographical area of 14.56 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Pungarh 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 Narendranagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pungarh

According to the 2011 Census, Pungarh village had a total population of 26 people, including 11 males and 15 females, living in 4 households. The sex ratio was 1,364 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.00%, with male literacy at 50.00% and female literacy at 41.67%.

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

Nearby Villages of Pungarh

Pungarh 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 Pungarh

Public transport in the Pungarh is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Pungarh is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Pungarh is about 36 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 Pungarh

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

Health Facilities in Pungarh

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

FAQs about Pungarh