Indian Village Directory

Lanji Village

Lanji is an inhabited village in Joshimath Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 040836, the Census 2011 record lists 171 people in 27 households and the reported area is 131.24 hectares. The local references include Pokhani Gram Panchayat, Joshimath CD Block and the nearest town reference is Joshimath at about 24 km.

In short:

Lanji is a village in Joshimath Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 040836 and 171 people in 27 households.

Village Code040836
Population171
Households27
Area131.24 hectares
Nearest TownJoshimath

Detailed village profile

Lanji at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 171 people, 131.24 hectares of reported area and Joshimath as the nearest town reference for Lanji, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Chamoli
Sub-district Joshimath
CD Block Joshimath
Gram Panchayat POKHANI
  • Lanji falls under Joshimath Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 040836.
  • The record lists 171 people living in 27 households.
  • The reported village area is 131.24 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
Lanji
Census Village Code
040836
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
Pokhani
Households
27
Population
171
Male Population
85
Female Population
86
Sex Ratio
1,011.76
Area
131.24 hectares
Area
1.31 sq km
Nearest Town
Joshimath
Nearest Town Distance
24 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
246472
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 130.3 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.33 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 Lanji in the official administrative record. Census village code 040836, Pokhani Gram Panchayat and Joshimath CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
057
Sub-district Census Code
00284
Village Census Code
040836
CD Block Code
0007
CD Block Name
Joshimath
Gram Panchayat Name
Pokhani

Location and Distance

Joshimath is the nearest town listed for Lanji, about 24 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 91 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Joshimath
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
24 km
District Headquarter
Gopeshwar
Distance from District Headquarter
91 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Joshimath
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
310 km
Nearest Town
Joshimath
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
131.24 hectares
Area
1.31 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 171 people in 27 households, with 85 male residents and 86 female residents. The average household size is 6.33, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Lanji. Population density works out to about 130.3 people per sq km.

Total Households
27
Total Population
171
Male Population
85
Female Population
86
Sex Ratio
1,011.76
Average Household Size
6.33
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Lanji 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
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Lanji include hand pump water, treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake 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
29.19 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Lanji include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Lanji is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 16 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Lanji show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Pules and Chilli and net sown area is 27.26 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pules
Agricultural Commodities Third
Chilli
Forest Area In Hectares
15.6 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
25.6
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
23.44 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
10.15 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
27.26
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
27.26 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 Lanji

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 60%
CRM 2 40%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 80%
Punjab National Bank 1 20%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 246472 Chamoli Chamoli Naurakh Main Market, Pipalkoti Naurakh, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246472
State Bank of India CRM 246472 Chamoli Chamoli Naurakh Uttrakhand Pipalkoti, Chamoli Tehsil, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246472
State Bank of India ATM 246472 Chamoli Chamoli Batula Badrinath Marg Batula, Shop No. 2 Near Vinayak Hotel, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246472
State Bank of India ATM 246472 Chamoli Chamoli Phali Infront of Indian Oil Petrol Pump Pipalkoti Pipalkoti, Main Market Pipalkoti, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246472
State Bank of India CRM 246472 Chamoli Chamoli Batula Dist: Chamoli Batula, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246472

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 Lanji village located?

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

Which district is Lanji village in?

Lanji village is in Chamoli district.

Which state is Lanji village in?

Lanji village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Lanji under?

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

What is the Census village code of Lanji?

The Census village code of Lanji is 040836.

Which Gram Panchayat is Lanji under?

Lanji is listed under POKHANI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Joshimath.

What is the population of Lanji village?

The village record lists 171 people and 27 households for Lanji.

How many households are in Lanji village?

The village record lists 27 households for Lanji.

What is the male and female population of Lanji?

The record lists 85 male residents and 86 female residents for Lanji.

What is the sex ratio of Lanji village?

The sex ratio of Lanji is 1,011.76 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Lanji village?

The reported geographical area of Lanji is 131.24 hectares.

What is the population density of Lanji village?

The approximate population density of Lanji is 130.3 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Lanji?

The nearest town listed for Lanji is Joshimath, about 24 km away.

How far is Lanji from the district headquarters?

Lanji is about 91 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Lanji from the sub-district headquarters?

Lanji is about 24 km from Joshimath, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Lanji?

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

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

For Lanji, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Pules and Chilli and net sown area is 27.26 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Lanji. These records include 2 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.