Indian Village Directory

Pungaon Village

Pungaon is an inhabited village in Gairsain Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 041821, the Census 2011 record lists 343 people in 73 households and the reported area is 110.88 hectares. The local references include Pungaon Gram Panchayat, Gairsain CD Block and the nearest town reference is Karnaprayag at about 44 km.

In short:

Pungaon is a village in Gairsain Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 041821 and 343 people in 73 households.

Village Code041821
Population343
Households73
Area110.88 hectares
Nearest TownKarnaprayag

Detailed village profile

Pungaon at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 343 people, 110.88 hectares of reported area and Karnaprayag as the nearest town reference for Pungaon, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Chamoli
Sub-district Gairsain
CD Block Gairsain
Gram Panchayat PUNGAON
  • Pungaon falls under Gairsain Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 041821.
  • The record lists 343 people living in 73 households.
  • The reported village area is 110.88 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Karnaprayag.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Pungaon
Census Village Code
041821
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Chamoli
District Census Code
057
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gairsain
Sub-district Census Code
00289
CD Block
Gairsain
Gram Panchayat
Pungaon
Households
73
Population
343
Male Population
148
Female Population
195
Sex Ratio
1,317.57
Area
110.88 hectares
Area
1.11 sq km
Nearest Town
Karnaprayag
Nearest Town Distance
44 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
246487
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 309.34 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.7 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Pungaon in the official administrative record. Census village code 041821, Pungaon Gram Panchayat and Gairsain CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
057
Sub-district Census Code
00289
Village Census Code
041821
CD Block Code
0015
CD Block Name
Gairsain
Gram Panchayat Name
Pungaon

Location and Distance

Karnaprayag is the nearest town listed for Pungaon, about 44 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 90 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gairsain
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
80 km
District Headquarter
Gopeshwar
Distance from District Headquarter
90 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Karnaprayag
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
44 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
254 km
Nearest Town
Karnaprayag
Distance from Nearest Town
44 km
Total Geographical Area
110.88 hectares
Area
1.11 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 343 people in 73 households, with 148 male residents and 195 female residents. The average household size is 4.7, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Pungaon. Population density works out to about 309.34 people per sq km.

Total Households
73
Total Population
343
Male Population
148
Female Population
195
Sex Ratio
1,317.57
Average Household Size
4.7
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pungaon list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Pungaon. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Pungaon.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
40.31 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Pungaon include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Pungaon include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Pungaon is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 15 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pungaon show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Barley and net sown area is 38.42 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Barley
Forest Area In Hectares
0.93 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.4
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
15.61 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
8.21 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
38.42
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
38.42 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pungaon village located?

Pungaon is in Gairsain Sub-district of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Pungaon village in?

Pungaon village is in Chamoli district.

Which state is Pungaon village in?

Pungaon village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Pungaon under?

Pungaon comes under Gairsain Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Pungaon?

The Census village code of Pungaon is 041821.

Which Gram Panchayat is Pungaon under?

Pungaon is listed under PUNGAON Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gairsain.

What is the population of Pungaon village?

The village record lists 343 people and 73 households for Pungaon.

How many households are in Pungaon village?

The village record lists 73 households for Pungaon.

What is the male and female population of Pungaon?

The record lists 148 male residents and 195 female residents for Pungaon.

What is the sex ratio of Pungaon village?

The sex ratio of Pungaon is 1,317.57 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pungaon village?

The reported geographical area of Pungaon is 110.88 hectares.

What is the population density of Pungaon village?

The approximate population density of Pungaon is 309.34 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Pungaon?

The nearest town listed for Pungaon is Karnaprayag, about 44 km away.

How far is Pungaon from the district headquarters?

Pungaon is about 90 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pungaon from the sub-district headquarters?

Pungaon is about 80 km from Gairsain, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Pungaon?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Pungaon.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Pungaon?

For Pungaon, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Barley and net sown area is 38.42 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Pungaon.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.