Indian Village Directory

Bharkichak-Urgam Village

Bharkichak-Urgam is an inhabited village in Joshimath Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 040818, the Census 2011 record lists 133 people in 26 households and the reported area is 148.39 hectares. The local references include Bharkichak Gram Panchayat, Joshimath CD Block and the nearest town reference is Joshimath at about 25 km.

In short:

Bharkichak-Urgam is a village in Joshimath Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 040818 and 133 people in 26 households.

Village Code040818
Population133
Households26
Area148.39 hectares
Nearest TownJoshimath

Detailed village profile

Bharkichak-Urgam at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 133 people, 148.39 hectares of reported area and Joshimath as the nearest town reference for Bharkichak-Urgam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Chamoli
Sub-district Joshimath
CD Block Joshimath
Gram Panchayat BHARKICHAK
  • Bharkichak-Urgam falls under Joshimath Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 040818.
  • The record lists 133 people living in 26 households.
  • The reported village area is 148.39 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Joshimath.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Bharkichak-Urgam
Census Village Code
040818
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Chamoli
District Census Code
057
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Joshimath
Sub-district Census Code
00284
CD Block
Joshimath
Gram Panchayat
Bharkichak
Households
26
Population
133
Male Population
72
Female Population
61
Sex Ratio
847.22
Area
148.39 hectares
Area
1.48 sq km
Nearest Town
Joshimath
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
246443
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 89.63 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.12 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 Bharkichak-Urgam in the official administrative record. Census village code 040818, Bharkichak Gram Panchayat and Joshimath CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
057
Sub-district Census Code
00284
Village Census Code
040818
CD Block Code
0007
CD Block Name
Joshimath
Gram Panchayat Name
Bharkichak

Location and Distance

Joshimath is the nearest town listed for Bharkichak-Urgam, about 25 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 93 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Joshimath
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
26 km
District Headquarter
Gopeshwar
Distance from District Headquarter
93 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Joshimath
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
312 km
Nearest Town
Joshimath
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
148.39 hectares
Area
1.48 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 133 people in 26 households, with 72 male residents and 61 female residents. The average household size is 5.12, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Bharkichak-Urgam. Population density works out to about 89.63 people per sq km.

Total Households
26
Total Population
133
Male Population
72
Female Population
61
Sex Ratio
847.22
Average Household Size
5.12
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bharkichak-Urgam 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
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bharkichak-Urgam include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal 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
0.78 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bharkichak-Urgam include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bharkichak-Urgam 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
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bharkichak-Urgam is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 18 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bharkichak-Urgam show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Barley and Small Millet and net sown area is 40.05 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Barley
Agricultural Commodities Third
Small Millet
Forest Area In Hectares
10.66 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.1
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
66.4 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
26.4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
40.05
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
40.05 hectares

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bharkichak-Urgam

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
12
Banks in Matched Records
8
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 10 83%
CRM 2 17%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 5 42%
Bank of Baroda 1 8.3%
Canara Bank 1 8.3%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 8.3%
Indian Bank 1 8.3%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Upper Bazar Near Nanda Devi Hotel Joshimath, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246443
Canara Bank ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Shah Bhawan Road, Uppar Bazar, Joshimath, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246443
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Uttarakhand Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Upper Bazar, Near Gmvn Guest House, Joshimath, Chamoli, Chamoli, Uttarakhand…
Indian Bank ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Near Gandhi Maidan, Joshimath Super Bazar, Joshimath, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246443
Punjab and Sind Bank ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Uttarakhand Dusht Daman Gurudwara, Joshimath, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246443
Punjab National Bank ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Uttarakhand Joshimath, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246443
State Bank of India ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Chamoli Uttrakhand Joshimath, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246443
State Bank of India ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Main Market, Sbi Joshimath Near Sbi Joshimath, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246443

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

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bharkichak-Urgam village located?

Bharkichak-Urgam is in Joshimath Sub-district of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Bharkichak-Urgam village in?

Bharkichak-Urgam village is in Chamoli district.

Which state is Bharkichak-Urgam village in?

Bharkichak-Urgam village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Bharkichak-Urgam under?

Bharkichak-Urgam comes under Joshimath Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bharkichak-Urgam?

The Census village code of Bharkichak-Urgam is 040818.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bharkichak-Urgam under?

Bharkichak-Urgam is listed under BHARKICHAK Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Joshimath.

What is the population of Bharkichak-Urgam village?

The village record lists 133 people and 26 households for Bharkichak-Urgam.

How many households are in Bharkichak-Urgam village?

The village record lists 26 households for Bharkichak-Urgam.

What is the male and female population of Bharkichak-Urgam?

The record lists 72 male residents and 61 female residents for Bharkichak-Urgam.

What is the sex ratio of Bharkichak-Urgam village?

The sex ratio of Bharkichak-Urgam is 847.22 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bharkichak-Urgam village?

The reported geographical area of Bharkichak-Urgam is 148.39 hectares.

What is the population density of Bharkichak-Urgam village?

The approximate population density of Bharkichak-Urgam is 89.63 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bharkichak-Urgam?

The nearest town listed for Bharkichak-Urgam is Joshimath, about 25 km away.

How far is Bharkichak-Urgam from the district headquarters?

Bharkichak-Urgam is about 93 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bharkichak-Urgam from the sub-district headquarters?

Bharkichak-Urgam is about 26 km from Joshimath, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bharkichak-Urgam?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Bharkichak-Urgam.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bharkichak-Urgam?

For Bharkichak-Urgam, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Barley and Small Millet and net sown area is 40.05 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bharkichak-Urgam?

The page shows 12 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bharkichak-Urgam. These records include 8 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.