Soundadi - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal
Soundadi is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 77 km from Narendra Nagar and around 75 km from New Tehri. Saundari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soundadi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Soundadi is 044566. The village covers a total geographical area of 37.42 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.
Soundadi 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 Soundadi
According to the 2011 Census, Soundadi village had a total population of 199 people, including 92 males and 107 females, living in 47 households. The sex ratio was 1,163 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.72%, with male literacy at 96.05% and female literacy at 59.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7.
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 | 199 | 92 | 107 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 26 | 16 | 10 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 131 | 73 | 58 |
| Illiterate Population | 68 | 19 | 49 |
Nearby Villages of Soundadi
Soundadi 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 Soundadi
Soundadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| 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 Soundadi is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Soundadi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Soundadi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Soundadi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Soundadi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Soundadi 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 Soundadi
Where is Soundadi located?
Soundadi village is located in Gaja Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Soundadi?
The Gram Panchayat of Soundadi is Saundari.
What is the pincode of Soundadi?
The pincode of Soundadi is 249146.
What is the population of Soundadi?
Soundadi had a total population of 199, including 92 males and 107 females.
How many households are there in Soundadi?
Soundadi had 47 households.
What is the literacy rate in Soundadi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Soundadi was 75.72%. Male literacy was 96.05% and female literacy was 59.79%.