Indian Village Directory

Karchi Village

Karchi is an inhabited village in Joshimath Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 040870, the Census 2011 record lists 328 people in 68 households and the reported area is 68.03 hectares. The local references include Raigari Gram Panchayat, Joshimath CD Block and the nearest town reference is Joshimath at about 15 km.

In short:

Karchi is a village in Joshimath Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 040870 and 328 people in 68 households.

Village Code040870
Population328
Households68
Area68.03 hectares
Nearest TownJoshimath

Detailed village profile

Karchi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 328 people, 68.03 hectares of reported area and Joshimath as the nearest town reference for Karchi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Chamoli
Sub-district Joshimath
CD Block Joshimath
Gram Panchayat RAIGARI
  • Karchi falls under Joshimath Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 040870.
  • The record lists 328 people living in 68 households.
  • The reported village area is 68.03 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
Karchi
Census Village Code
040870
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
Raigari
Households
68
Population
328
Male Population
158
Female Population
170
Sex Ratio
1,075.95
Area
68.03 hectares
Area
0.68 sq km
Nearest Town
Joshimath
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
246483
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 482.14 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.82 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 21.34% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karchi in the official administrative record. Census village code 040870, Raigari Gram Panchayat and Joshimath CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
057
Sub-district Census Code
00284
Village Census Code
040870
CD Block Code
0007
CD Block Name
Joshimath
Gram Panchayat Name
Raigari

Location and Distance

Joshimath is the nearest town listed for Karchi, about 15 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 65 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Joshimath
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Gopeshwar
Distance from District Headquarter
65 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Joshimath
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
304 km
Nearest Town
Joshimath
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
68.03 hectares
Area
0.68 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 328 people in 68 households, with 158 male residents and 170 female residents. The average household size is 4.82, and SC share is 21.34% and ST share is 0% for Karchi. Population density works out to about 482.14 people per sq km.

Total Households
68
Total Population
328
Male Population
158
Female Population
170
Sex Ratio
1,075.95
Average Household Size
4.82
SC Population
70
SC Male Population
37
SC Female Population
33
SC Population Share
21.34
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karchi list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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 Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karchi include hand pump 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
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
1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Karchi include self-help groups, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Karchi is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 12 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karchi show that reported agricultural commodities include Pules, Potato and Woolen Blankets and net sown area is 30.42 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Handicrafts Commodities First
Woolen Blankets
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pules
Agricultural Commodities Third
Potato
Forest Area In Hectares
30.15 hectares
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.44 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3.02 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.8 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
30.42
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
30.42 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 Karchi

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
14
Banks in Matched Records
8
Matched PINs
3

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 12 86%
CRM 2 14%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 5 36%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 14%
Punjab and Sind Bank 2 14%
Bank of Baroda 1 7.1%
Canara Bank 1 7.1%

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
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 246422 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Village-Bamni, Tehsil-Josimath Distt- Chamoli, Uttarakhand Chauhan Palace, Khasra No-505 Badrinath, Chamoli, Uttarakhan…
Punjab and Sind Bank ATM 246481 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Badrinath Marg Goving Ghat, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246481
Canara Bank ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Shah Bhawan Road, Uppar Bazar, Joshimath, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246443
Indian Bank ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Near Gandhi Maidan, Joshimath Super Bazar, Joshimath, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246443
Punjab National Bank ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Uttarakhand 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…
Punjab and Sind Bank ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Uttarakhand Dusht Daman Gurudwara, 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 Karchi village located?

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

Which district is Karchi village in?

Karchi village is in Chamoli district.

Which state is Karchi village in?

Karchi village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Karchi under?

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

What is the Census village code of Karchi?

The Census village code of Karchi is 040870.

Which Gram Panchayat is Karchi under?

Karchi is listed under RAIGARI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Joshimath.

What is the population of Karchi village?

The village record lists 328 people and 68 households for Karchi.

How many households are in Karchi village?

The village record lists 68 households for Karchi.

What is the male and female population of Karchi?

The record lists 158 male residents and 170 female residents for Karchi.

What is the sex ratio of Karchi village?

The sex ratio of Karchi is 1,075.95 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karchi village?

The reported geographical area of Karchi is 68.03 hectares.

What is the population density of Karchi village?

The approximate population density of Karchi is 482.14 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karchi?

The nearest town listed for Karchi is Joshimath, about 15 km away.

How far is Karchi from the district headquarters?

Karchi is about 65 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karchi from the sub-district headquarters?

Karchi is about 15 km from Joshimath, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karchi?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Karchi.

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

For Karchi, reported agricultural commodities include Pules, Potato and Woolen Blankets and net sown area is 30.42 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Karchi?

The page shows 14 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karchi. 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.