Indian Village Directory

Rangchaura Village

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.

State Uttarakhand
District Chamoli
Sub-district Gairsain
CD Block Gairsain
Gram Panchayat RANGCHAURA
  • 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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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
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 Density 229.64 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.81 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 29.86% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rangchaura village located?

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

Which district is Rangchaura village in?

Rangchaura village is in Chamoli district.

Which state is Rangchaura village in?

Rangchaura village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Rangchaura under?

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

What is the Census village code of Rangchaura?

The Census village code of Rangchaura is 041993.

Which Gram Panchayat is Rangchaura under?

Rangchaura is listed under RANGCHAURA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gairsain.

What is the population of Rangchaura village?

The village record lists 278 people and 73 households for Rangchaura.

How many households are in Rangchaura village?

The village record lists 73 households for Rangchaura.

What is the male and female population of Rangchaura?

The record lists 151 male residents and 127 female residents for Rangchaura.

What is the sex ratio of Rangchaura village?

The sex ratio of Rangchaura is 841.06 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Rangchaura village?

The reported geographical area of Rangchaura is 121.06 hectares.

What is the population density of Rangchaura village?

The approximate population density of Rangchaura is 229.64 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Rangchaura?

The nearest town listed for Rangchaura is Karnaprayag, about 63 km away.

How far is Rangchaura from the district headquarters?

Rangchaura is about 110 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Rangchaura from the sub-district headquarters?

Rangchaura is about 17 km from Gairsain, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Rangchaura?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Rangchaura.

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

For Rangchaura, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Barley and Ragi and net sown area is 23.59 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.