Soud - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal
Soud is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 80 km from Narendra Nagar and around 80 km from New Tehri. Soud village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Soud is 044576. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.17 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Soud 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 Soud
According to the 2011 Census, Soud village had a total population of 175 people, including 60 males and 115 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 1,917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.13%, with male literacy at 67.31% and female literacy at 49.04%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 175 | 60 | 115 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 86 | 35 | 51 |
| Illiterate Population | 89 | 25 | 64 |
Nearby Villages of Soud
Soud is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Soud
Soud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Soud is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Soud is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Soud
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Soud 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 Soud
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Soud village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Soud
Where is Soud located?
Soud village is located in Gaja Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Soud?
Soud is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Soud?
The pincode of Soud is 249146.
What is the population of Soud?
Soud had a total population of 175, including 60 males and 115 females.
How many households are there in Soud?
Soud had 50 households.
What is the literacy rate in Soud?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Soud was 55.13%. Male literacy was 67.31% and female literacy was 49.04%.