Indian Village Directory

Chamoli District Village Directory

The Chamoli district village directory covers 1,246 Census 2011 village records across 6 sub-districts in Uttarakhand. These records help you compare Census village codes, population, households, village area, local facilities, nearest-town details and administrative paths before opening an individual village profile. Across the available records, Chamoli district has 1,170 inhabited villages, 76 uninhabited village entries, 332,209 people and 74,318 households, with 359,350 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Tharali has the most village records; Gwaldam State is the largest listed village by population; Mana has the largest recorded area. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 1,170 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 1,168 villages, all-weather road is reported for 320 villages. The figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records; postal context covers 261 offices and 27 PINs; banking context uses Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ATM, CDM and CRM access records.

In short:

Chamoli district has 1,246 Census 2011 village records in this directory, grouped under 6 sub-districts in Uttarakhand.

Local Admin Units6
Villages1,246
Population332,209
Households74,318
Area (ha)359,349.62

Sub-districts in Chamoli

The sub-district-wise table compares 6 sub-districts in Chamoli district using Census 2011 village records. Tharali has 325 villages, about 26% of the district list. Joshimath covers the largest recorded village area.

Sub-district-wise Village List
Sub-districtCensus CodeVillagesVillage ShareInhabited %PopulationPopulation ShareAvg Pop / VillageHouseholdsArea (ha)Area SharePop / sq kmLargest Village
Chamoli 00285 224 18% 90% 76,894 23% 343 16,328 50,620.46 14% 151.9 Bhainti
Gairsain 00289 234 19% 94% 62,412 19% 267 13,177 20,271.28 5.6% 307.9 Gair
Joshimath 00284 99 7.9% 92% 29,055 8.7% 293 7,610 222,711.65 62% 13 Malari
Karnaprayag 00287 222 18% 93% 38,844 12% 175 9,220 18,250.90 5.1% 212.8 Dimar
Pokhari 00286 142 11% 95% 35,890 11% 253 8,244 20,939.45 5.8% 171.4 Chameti Urf Pokhari
Tharali 00288 325 26% 97% 89,114 27% 274 19,739 26,555.88 7.4% 335.6 Gwaldam State

Sub-districts with the most village records

Tharali, Gairsain and Chamoli are the sub-districts with the most village records in Chamoli district. Tharali ranks first with 325 villages, 89,114 people and 335.6 people per sq km. Use this ranking to start local village search, Census code lookup and sub-district comparison.

Top Local Admin Units by Village Count
RankSub-districtVillagesVillage SharePopulationPopulation ShareArea (ha)Area Share
1 Tharali 325 26% 89,114 27% 26,555.88 7.4%
2 Gairsain 234 19% 62,412 19% 20,271.28 5.6%
3 Chamoli 224 18% 76,894 23% 50,620.46 14%
4 Karnaprayag 222 18% 38,844 12% 18,250.90 5.1%
5 Pokhari 142 11% 35,890 11% 20,939.45 5.8%
6 Joshimath 99 7.9% 29,055 8.7% 222,711.65 62%

Largest Villages by Population

Gwaldam State is the highest-population village listed for Chamoli district, with 2,920 people and 690 households. That is 0.9% of the district's listed village population. The average household size is 4.2. The nearest town is Karnaprayag; 61.0 km away.

Largest Villages by Population
RankVillagePopulationDistrict Pop ShareHouseholdsAvg Household SizeArea (ha)Pop / sq kmNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Gwaldam State 2,920 0.9% 690 4.2 125.26 2,331.2 Karnaprayag 61.0
2 Gair 2,652 0.8% 661 4 96.72 2,741.9 Karnaprayag 48.0
3 Tharali 1,956 0.6% 517 3.8 172.40 1,134.6 Karnaprayag 45.0
4 Malari 1,933 0.6% 1,076 1.8 10,073.45 19.2 Joshimath 75.0
5 Bhainti 1,698 0.5% 296 5.7 220.46 770.2 Nandprayag 20.0
6 Deorada 1,597 0.5% 324 4.9 221.80 720 Karnaprayag 45.0
7 Ghuni 1,589 0.5% 306 5.2 346.47 458.6 Nandprayag 19.0
8 Salud Dugra 1,583 0.5% 386 4.1 474.63 333.5 Joshimath 10.0
9 Lankhee 1,577 0.5% 296 5.3 490.73 321.4 Nandprayag 18.0
10 Naurakh 1,574 0.5% 309 5.1 328.24 479.5 Chamoli 16.0

Largest Villages by Area

Mana has the largest recorded village area in Chamoli district at 88,977.82 hectares. It represents 25% of the district's listed village area. Its listed population density is 1.4 people per sq km. Use area figures for broad comparison only; land and revenue checks should use official records.

Largest Villages by Area
RankVillageArea (ha)District Area SharePopulationPop / sq kmHouseholdsHouseholds / haNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Mana 88,977.82 25% 1,214 1.4 558 0.01 Badrinath 3.0
2 Niti 47,545.57 13% 47 0.1 29 0 Joshimath 80.0
3 Kailashpur 25,061.47 7% 158 0.6 35 0 Joshimath 70.0
4 Khiron 14,581.40 4.1% 90 0.6 30 0 Joshimath 33.0
5 F-2 13,578 3.8% 0 0 0 Chamoli 19.0
6 Dronagiri 10,637.04 3% 92 0.9 31 0 Joshimath 66.0
7 Malari 10,073.45 2.8% 1,933 19.2 1,076 0.11 Joshimath 75.0
8 F-2(p-1) 6,803.61 1.9% 7 0.1 7 0 Karnaprayag 36.0
9 Jalam 6,174.68 1.7% 224 3.6 81 0.01 Joshimath 65.0
10 F-1 5,091.30 1.4% 11 0.2 7 0 Chamoli 10.0

Post Offices and PIN Codes in Chamoli District

Chamoli has 261 post office records across 27 PIN codes in the available postal dataset. Use this summary for address reference, PIN-code grouping and nearby post-office checks.

The postal summary adds India Post address-reference context for Chamoli district without turning the page into a full postal dump. It covers 261 offices across 27 PIN codes, including 257 delivery offices and 231 branch offices. PIN 246427 has the highest listed post-office count here with 19 offices. Selected rows are shown for quick reading; verify complete address and delivery details with India Post.

Post Offices / 100 Villages20.9
PIN Codes / 100 Villages2.2
Delivery Office %98%
Branch Office %89%
Coordinate Coverage %96%
Post Offices261
Unique PIN Codes27
Delivery Offices257
Non-delivery Offices4
Head Offices1
Sub Offices29
Branch Offices231

Top PIN Codes by Post Office Count

Top PIN codes by post office count
PIN CodePost Offices
246427 19
246435 17
246443 17
246449 16
246473 16
246472 15
246455 14
246481 14
246444 13
246424 12

Office Type Summary

Post office type summary
Office TypePost Offices
Head Office 1
Sub Office 29
Branch Office 231

Selected Post Offices and PIN Codes

Selected post offices and PIN codes
Office NamePINTypeDeliveryDivisionRegion
Gopeshwar Ho 246401 Head Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Adibadri So 246440 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Bachhuwaban So 246486 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Badrinath Seasonal So 246422 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Chamoli So 246424 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Chhinka So 246426 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Debal So 246427 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Gairsain So 246428 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Gauchar So 246429 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Ghat So 246435 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Gwaldam So 246441 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Joshimath So 246443 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Karanprayag So 246444 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Langasu So 246446 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Mehalchauri So 246431 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Nainisain So 246488 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Nalgaun So 246453 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Nandprayag So 246449 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Narayan Bagar So 246455 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Nauti So 246487 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Pipalkoti So 246472 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Pokhari Nagnath So 246473 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Simli So 246474 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Talwari So 246482 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Tapoban So 246483 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Tharali So 246481 Post Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Gopeshwar Collectorate So 246401 Post Office Non-Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Gopeshwar Degree College So 246401 Post Office Non-Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Sunil 246443 Post Office Non-Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Vishnupuram So 246443 Post Office Non-Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Ali Bo 246446 Branch Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Andrapa Bo 246428 Branch Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Aser Simli Bo 246455 Branch Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Bachher Bo 246424 Branch Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Bagana Bo 246449 Branch Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Bagoli Bo 246444 Branch Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Bainoli Bo 246487 Branch Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Bairangana Bo 246401 Branch Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Balan Bo 246427 Branch Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Bampa Seasonal Bo 246483 Branch Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Ban Bo 246427 Branch Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Bangali Bo 246435 Branch Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Banjbagar Bo 246435 Branch Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Bansbara Bo 246449 Branch Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Baragaon Bo 246443 Branch Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Barmoli Bo 246488 Branch Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Bartoli Bo 246429 Branch Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Beena Lohba Bo 246431 Branch Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Beena Malla Bo 246473 Branch Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle
Bemaru Bo 246472 Branch Office Delivery Chamoli Division Divreportingcircle

Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Chamoli District

Chamoli district has 68 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 13 banks and 21 PIN codes. The list includes 50 ATMs and 16 CRMs. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 36 entries (53%). PIN code 246401 has the highest listed banking access count, with 16 records (24%). The density is 5.5 records per 100 village records. Use this section to understand local banking access patterns, then confirm current service status with the bank before visiting.

Records / 100 Villages5.5
ATM Share74%
CDM Share0%
CRM Share24%
Records / Bank5.2
ATM/CDM/CRM Records68
ATMs50
CRMs16
Banks13
PINs21

Device Type Summary

ATM, CDM and CRM device type summary
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 50 74%
CRM 16 24%
Other 2 2.9%

Top Banks in This Area

Top banks by ATM/CDM/CRM record count
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 36 53%
Punjab National Bank 8 12%
Union Bank of India 5 7.4%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 4 5.9%
Canara Bank 3 4.4%

Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records

Top PIN codes by bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
PIN CodeRecordsShare
246401 16 24%
246443 12 18%
246444 8 12%
246472 5 7.4%
246429 4 5.9%
246481 4 5.9%
246424 2 2.9%
246435 2 2.9%
246441 2 2.9%
246446 2 2.9%

Sub-district-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary

Local administrative unit-wise ATM, CDM and CRM record summary
Sub-districtRecordsATMsCRMsCDMsBanksPINs
Chamoli 26 19 7 0 12 6
Gair Sain ** 4 3 1 0 2 4
Joshimath 14 12 2 0 8 3
Karnaprayag 17 12 3 0 4 7
Tharali 7 4 3 0 2 4

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

The selected rows show bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records for Chamoli district from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, including banks such as Axis Bank Limited, Punjab National Bank and Canara Bank. The visible sample includes PIN codes such as 246401, 246435 and 246424. Verify the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited CRM 246401 Chamoli Chamoli Chamoli Gopeshwar (Npp) Gopeshwar Ground Floor, Plot Bearing Khasra No. 308, Kh Chamoli Gopeshwar, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246401
Punjab National Bank ATM 246435 Chamoli Chamoli Ustoli Vikas Nagar, Ghat, Via Nandprayag Ustoli Ustoli, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246435
Canara Bank CRM 246424 Chamoli Chamoli Chamoli Gopeshwar (Npp) Opp Bus Stand Hotel Surya Chamoli, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246424
Bank of Baroda ATM 246401 Chamoli Chamoli Chamoli Gopeshwar (Npp) Indira Market Near Bus Stand Gopeshwar, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246401
Bank of India CRM 246401 Chamoli Chamoli Chamoli Gopeshwar (Npp) Narayan Colony Gopeshwar Chamoli Gopeshwar, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246401
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 246401 Chamoli Chamoli Chamoli Gopeshwar (Npp) Gopeshwar, Dist. - Chamoli, Uttarakhand Main Market, Mandir Marg, Near Gmvn Guest House, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246401
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 246401 Chamoli Chamoli Chamoli Gopeshwar (Npp) Uttarakhand-246401 Adjacent Nagar Palika Office, Near Petrol Pump, Gopeshwar, Distt.- Chamoli, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 24…
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 246401 Chamoli Chamoli Chamoli Gopeshwar (Npp) Mandir Marg, Chamoli Idbi Bank Ltd, Bus Stand, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246401

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) details are based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code, district or sub-district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Population Summary

Chamoli district's village records list 332,209 people in 74,318 households. The average household size is 4.5. The listed village population density is 92.4 people per sq km.

Average Population / Village267
Average Household Size4.5
Inhabited Village %94%
Population Density / sq km92.4
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population332,209

Administrative Coverage

Administrative coverage connects Chamoli district villages with local governance names used in Census 2011 records. The page reports 10 CD blocks, 733 Gram Panchayats and 8 nearest-town names. Common nearest-town references include Badrinath, Chamoli and Gochar.

CD Blocks Reported10
Gram Panchayats Reported733
Nearest Town Names Reported8

CD blocks reported: Dasholi, Dewal, Forest CD Block Chamoli, Gairsain, Ghat, Joshimath, Karnaprayag, Narayan Bagar, Pokhari, Tharali.

Gram Panchayats reported: Aali Majyari, Adi Badri, Agar, Agar Laga Gawali, Aind, Airas, Airoli, Airwadi, Airwari, Ala Chak Bura, Ali, Ali Majyari and more.

Village Facility Coverage

Village facility coverage uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields for Chamoli district. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 1,170 villages (94% of district records), mobile coverage in 1,168 villages (94% of district records), all-weather road in 320 villages (26% of district records). Lower-count fields include All-weather Road and PDS Shop, so users should verify current services locally. Treat these figures as historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.

Facility Coverage Summary
FacilityVillages with FacilityReported VillagesGap Count% of All Villages
Primary School 1,170 1,170 93.90
Mobile Coverage 1,168 1,170 93.74
All-Weather Road 320 1,170 25.68
PDS Shop 607 1,170 48.72
Domestic Power Supply 1,142 1,170 91.65
Median Nearest Town Distance32 km
Villages within 5 km66
Villages over 25 km726
Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance BandVillagesShare
Within 5 Km 66 5.3%
5-10 Km 109 8.7%
10-25 Km 345 28%
Over 25 Km 726 58%

Location and Distance Highlights

Location and distance highlights show how Chamoli villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 1,246 villages, with an average of 34.94 km and a median of 32 km. 66 villages are within 5 km of a listed town, while 726 are over 25 km away. Use these figures for orientation, not for survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.

Distance Summary
Distance TypeReported VillagesAverage kmMaximum kmVillagePlace / HQ
Nearest Town Distance 1,246 34.94 112 Sawad Gopeshwar

About the Available Data

This data coverage section explains what is available for Chamoli district. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 26 data fields and 31,240 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.

View available data by section
Data Available by Section
Data SectionFieldsReported ValuesAvailable / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details 6 7,460 4,984
Location and Distance 3 3,738 2,472
Population and Social Groups 3 3,662 3,484
Education Facilities 8 9,360 2,191
Connectivity, Roads and Transport 2 2,340 1,488
Financial, Market and Public Services 1 1,170 607
Power Supply 3 3,510 3,422

Data Method and Verification

This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.

Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
Postal Context
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Banking Context
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many villages are listed for Chamoli district?

Chamoli district has 1,246 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 6 sub-districts in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district has the most village records in Chamoli district?

Tharali has the most village records in Chamoli district, with 325 entries. This is 26% of the district list, with 89,114 people where population is reported.

Which village has the highest population in Chamoli district?

Gwaldam State is the highest-population village shown for Chamoli district, with 2,920 people and 690 households. It accounts for 0.9% of the listed district village population.

Which village has the largest recorded area in Chamoli district?

Mana has the largest recorded village area in this directory for Chamoli district, at 88,977.82 hectares. It represents 25% of the district's listed village area.

What population details are available for Chamoli district villages?

The population summary includes 332,209 people, 74,318 households, male and female population, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 4.5 and population density is 92.4 people per sq km.

What village facilities are reported for Chamoli district?

The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals include primary school in 1,170 villages (94% of district records), mobile coverage in 1,168 villages (94% of district records), all-weather road in 320 villages (26% of district records). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.

Does this page show postal and PIN details for Chamoli district?

Yes. The postal summary includes 261 offices and 27 PINs for Chamoli district. That is about 20.9 offices per 100 village records. Verify important address details with India Post.

What does the bank ATM, CDM and CRM data mean for Chamoli district?

The banking section shows bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. Chamoli district has 68 banking service records, about 5.5 records per 100 village records. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 36 entries. Current service details should be verified with the bank.

Which PIN code has the most bank ATM, CDM and CRM records in Chamoli district?

PIN code 246401 has the most listed bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records in Chamoli district, with 16 records in the available RBI-sourced data. Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.

How do I find a Census village code in Chamoli district?

Start from the sub-district-wise table, open the local page, then choose the village. Village profiles show the Census village code where it is listed in the Census 2011 record.

How can I verify land records for villages in Chamoli district?

Use the official land-record portal for Uttarakhand, or the district and revenue office links where available. Most portals ask for district, sub-district, village and a record number such as khata, khatiyan, plot, khasra or owner name depending on the state. Vill is for village directory context, not land ownership proof.

Is the Chamoli district village data live or historical?

The village details are mainly based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some administrative names, facilities, PINs or services may have changed after 2011, so verify important details with official sources.

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.