Rangchaura is an inhabited village in Gairsain Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 041993, the Census 2011 record lists 278 people in 73 households and the reported area is 121.06 hectares. The local references include Rangchaura Gram Panchayat, Gairsain CD Block and the nearest town reference is Karnaprayag at about 63 km.
In short:
Rangchaura is a village in Gairsain Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 041993 and 278 people in 73 households.
Village Code041993
Population278
Households73
Area121.06 hectares
Nearest TownKarnaprayag
Detailed village profile
Rangchaura at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 278 people, 121.06 hectares of reported area and Karnaprayag as the nearest town reference for Rangchaura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Rangchaura falls under Gairsain Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
The Census village code is 041993.
The record lists 278 people living in 73 households.
The reported village area is 121.06 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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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
Rangchaura
Census Village Code
041993
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
Rangchaura
Households
73
Population
278
Male Population
151
Female Population
127
Sex Ratio
841.06
Area
121.06 hectares
Area
1.21 sq km
Nearest Town
Karnaprayag
Nearest Town Distance
63 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
246413
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 Density229.64 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.81 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share29.86%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Rangchaura in the official administrative record. Census village code 041993, Rangchaura Gram Panchayat and Gairsain CD Block.
State Census Code
05
District Census Code
057
Sub-district Census Code
00289
Village Census Code
041993
CD Block Code
0015
CD Block Name
Gairsain
Gram Panchayat Name
Rangchaura
Location and Distance
Karnaprayag is the nearest town listed for Rangchaura, about 63 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 110 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Gairsain
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Gopeshwar
Distance from District Headquarter
110 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Karnaprayag
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
63 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
292 km
Nearest Town
Karnaprayag
Distance from Nearest Town
63 km
Total Geographical Area
121.06 hectares
Area
1.21 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 278 people in 73 households, with 151 male residents and 127 female residents. The average household size is 3.81, and SC share is 29.86% and ST share is 0% for Rangchaura. Population density works out to about 229.64 people per sq km.
Total Households
73
Total Population
278
Male Population
151
Female Population
127
Sex Ratio
841.06
Average Household Size
3.81
SC Population
83
SC Male Population
50
SC Female Population
33
SC Population Share
29.86
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Rangchaura list 1 government primary 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Rangchaura include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Rangchaura include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Rangchaura include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Rangchaura is reported as 9 hours per day in summer and 10 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
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Rangchaura show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Barley and Ragi and net sown area is 23.59 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Barley
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ragi
Forest Area In Hectares
31 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
35.11
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
31.36 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
23.59
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
23.59 hectares
Map and Location
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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.