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.
Indian 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.
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 | Census Code | Villages | Village Share | Inhabited % | Population | Population Share | Avg Pop / Village | Households | Area (ha) | Area Share | Pop / sq km | Largest 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 |
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.
| Rank | Sub-district | Villages | Village Share | Population | Population Share | Area (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% |
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.
| Rank | Village | Population | District Pop Share | Households | Avg Household Size | Area (ha) | Pop / sq km | Nearest Town | Town 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 |
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.
| Rank | Village | Area (ha) | District Area Share | Population | Pop / sq km | Households | Households / ha | Nearest Town | Town 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 |
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.
Please verify important address details with India Post before using PIN or post office information for postal, legal, banking or official work.
| PIN Code | Post Offices |
|---|---|
| 246427 | 19 |
| 246435 | 17 |
| 246443 | 17 |
| 246449 | 16 |
| 246473 | 16 |
| 246472 | 15 |
| 246455 | 14 |
| 246481 | 14 |
| 246444 | 13 |
| 246424 | 12 |
| 246440 | 11 |
| 246483 | 11 |
| 246428 | 10 |
| 246429 | 10 |
| 246446 | 9 |
| 246474 | 8 |
| 246401 | 8 |
| 246453 | 7 |
| 246487 | 7 |
| 246486 | 6 |
| Office Type | Post Offices |
|---|---|
| Head Office | 1 |
| Sub Office | 29 |
| Branch Office | 231 |
| Office Name | PIN | Type | Delivery | Division | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 50 | 74% |
| CRM | 16 | 24% |
| Other | 2 | 2.9% |
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| PIN Code | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 246422 | 1 | 1.5% |
| 246482 | 1 | 1.5% |
| 246486 | 1 | 1.5% |
| 246428 | 1 | 1.5% |
| 246473 | 1 | 1.5% |
| 246431 | 1 | 1.5% |
| 246449 | 1 | 1.5% |
| 246427 | 1 | 1.5% |
| 246440 | 1 | 1.5% |
| 246455 | 1 | 1.5% |
| Sub-district | Records | ATMs | CRMs | CDMs | Banks | PINs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.
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 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 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 | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap 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 |
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Type | Reported Villages | Average km | Maximum km | Village | Place / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town Distance | 1,246 | 34.94 | 112 | Sawad | Gopeshwar |
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.
| Data Section | Fields | Reported Values | Available / 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 |
Use official portals to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
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.
Use Vill for village search, Census code lookup, population context and local comparison. For land ownership, revenue records, postal delivery, banking service, emergency travel or legal work, confirm the latest details through the official portal or local office.
Chamoli district has 1,246 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 6 sub-districts in Uttarakhand.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.