Indian Village Directory

Molta Village

Molta is an inhabited village in Joshimath Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 040850, the Census 2011 record lists 442 people in 92 households and the reported area is 380.62 hectares. The local references include Molta Gram Panchayat, Joshimath CD Block and the nearest town reference is Joshimath at about 33 km.

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Quick answer: Molta is a village in Joshimath Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 040850 and 442 people in 92 households.
Village Code040850
Population442
Households92
Area380.62 hectares
Nearest TownJoshimath

Key Village Facts

Village
Molta
Census Village Code
040850
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
Molta
Households
92
Population
442
Male Population
222
Female Population
220
Sex Ratio
990.99
Area
380.62 hectares
Area
3.81 sq km
Nearest Town
Joshimath
Nearest Town Distance
33 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
246472
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Molta at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 442 people, 380.62 hectares of reported area and Joshimath as the nearest town reference for Molta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChamoli
Sub-districtJoshimath
CD BlockJoshimath
Gram PanchayatMOLTA
  • Molta falls under Joshimath Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 040850.
  • The record lists 442 people living in 92 households.
  • The reported village area is 380.62 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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  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density116.13 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.8 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.71%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Molta in the official administrative record. Census village code 040850, Molta Gram Panchayat and Joshimath CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
057
Sub-district Census Code
00284
Village Census Code
040850
CD Block Code
0007
CD Block Name
Joshimath
Gram Panchayat Name
Molta

Location and Distance

Joshimath is the nearest town listed for Molta, about 33 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 100 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Joshimath
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
33 km
District Headquarter
Gopeshwar
Distance from District Headquarter
100 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Joshimath
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
33 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
319 km
Nearest Town
Joshimath
Distance from Nearest Town
33 km
Total Geographical Area
380.62 hectares
Area
3.81 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 442 people in 92 households, with 222 male residents and 220 female residents. The average household size is 4.8, and SC share is 2.71% and ST share is 0% for Molta. Population density works out to about 116.13 people per sq km.

Total Households
92
Total Population
442
Male Population
222
Female Population
220
Sex Ratio
990.99
Average Household Size
4.8
SC Population
12
SC Male Population
5
SC Female Population
7
SC Population Share
2.71
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Molta list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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 Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1
Private Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Private Non Formal Training Centre Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Molta 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
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
30.07 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Molta include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Molta is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 20 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
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Molta show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Pules and Chilli and net sown area is 27.07 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
80.02 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
20.07
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
86.72 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
120.9 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
15.77 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
27.07
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
27.07 hectares

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Molta

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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
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 Molta village located?

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

Which district is Molta village in?

Molta village is in Chamoli district.

Which state is Molta village in?

Molta village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Molta under?

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

What is the Census village code of Molta?

The Census village code of Molta is 040850.

Which Gram Panchayat is Molta under?

Molta is listed under MOLTA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Joshimath.

What is the population of Molta village?

The village record lists 442 people and 92 households for Molta.

How many households are in Molta village?

The village record lists 92 households for Molta.

What is the male and female population of Molta?

The record lists 222 male residents and 220 female residents for Molta.

What is the sex ratio of Molta village?

The sex ratio of Molta is 990.99 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Molta village?

The reported geographical area of Molta is 380.62 hectares.

What is the population density of Molta village?

The approximate population density of Molta is 116.13 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Molta?

The nearest town listed for Molta is Joshimath, about 33 km away.

How far is Molta from the district headquarters?

Molta is about 100 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Molta from the sub-district headquarters?

Molta is about 33 km from Joshimath, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Molta?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Molta.

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

For Molta, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Pules and Chilli and net sown area is 27.07 hectares.

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

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