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 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.
Population of Soud
As per Census 2011, Soud village has a total population of 175 people, consisting of 60 males and 115 females. The village has 50 households and a sex ratio of 1,916 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 86 literate and 89 illiterate residents.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Soud are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 175 | 60 | 115 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| 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 has a total population of 175, including 60 males and 115 females.
How many households are there in Soud?
There are 50 households in Soud.
What is the literacy rate in Soud?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Soud is 49.14%. Male literacy is 58.33% and female literacy is 44.35%.