Indian Village Directory

Urgam Village

Urgam is an inhabited village in Joshimath Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 040817, the Census 2011 record lists 1,549 people in 313 households and the reported area is 352.16 hectares. The local references include Urgam Gram Panchayat, Joshimath CD Block and the nearest town reference is Joshimath at about 26 km.

In short:

Urgam is a village in Joshimath Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 040817 and 1,549 people in 313 households.

Village Code040817
Population1,549
Households313
Area352.16 hectares
Nearest TownJoshimath

Detailed village profile

Urgam at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,549 people, 352.16 hectares of reported area and Joshimath as the nearest town reference for Urgam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Chamoli
Sub-district Joshimath
CD Block Joshimath
Gram Panchayat URGAM
  • Urgam falls under Joshimath Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 040817.
  • The record lists 1,549 people living in 313 households.
  • The reported village area is 352.16 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
Urgam
Census Village Code
040817
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
Urgam
Households
313
Population
1,549
Male Population
778
Female Population
771
Sex Ratio
991
Area
352.16 hectares
Area
3.52 sq km
Nearest Town
Joshimath
Nearest Town Distance
26 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 439.86 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.95 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 32.21% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.45% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Urgam in the official administrative record. Census village code 040817, Urgam Gram Panchayat and Joshimath CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
057
Sub-district Census Code
00284
Village Census Code
040817
CD Block Code
0007
CD Block Name
Joshimath
Gram Panchayat Name
Urgam

Location and Distance

Joshimath is the nearest town listed for Urgam, about 26 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 90 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Joshimath
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
23 km
District Headquarter
Gopeshwar
Distance from District Headquarter
90 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Joshimath
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
26 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
309 km
Nearest Town
Joshimath
Distance from Nearest Town
26 km
Total Geographical Area
352.16 hectares
Area
3.52 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,549 people in 313 households, with 778 male residents and 771 female residents. The average household size is 4.95, and SC share is 32.21% and ST share is 0.45% for Urgam. Population density works out to about 439.86 people per sq km.

Total Households
313
Total Population
1,549
Male Population
778
Female Population
771
Sex Ratio
991
Average Household Size
4.95
SC Population
499
SC Male Population
252
SC Female Population
247
SC Population Share
32.21
ST Population
7
ST Male Population
6
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.45
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Urgam list 1 government primary school, 1 private 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Urgam. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
3
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
8
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
6
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for 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 All Year
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
26.52 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for 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
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for 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
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Urgam show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Barley and Small Millet and net sown area is 182.22 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
35.9 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
26.31
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
62 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
19.21 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
182.22
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
182.22 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near 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 Urgam village located?

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

Which district is Urgam village in?

Urgam village is in Chamoli district.

Which state is Urgam village in?

Urgam village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Urgam under?

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

What is the Census village code of Urgam?

The Census village code of Urgam is 040817.

Which Gram Panchayat is Urgam under?

Urgam is listed under URGAM Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Joshimath.

What is the population of Urgam village?

The village record lists 1,549 people and 313 households for Urgam.

How many households are in Urgam village?

The village record lists 313 households for Urgam.

What is the male and female population of Urgam?

The record lists 778 male residents and 771 female residents for Urgam.

What is the sex ratio of Urgam village?

The sex ratio of Urgam is 991 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Urgam village?

The reported geographical area of Urgam is 352.16 hectares.

What is the population density of Urgam village?

The approximate population density of Urgam is 439.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Urgam?

The nearest town listed for Urgam is Joshimath, about 26 km away.

How far is Urgam from the district headquarters?

Urgam is about 90 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Urgam from the sub-district headquarters?

Urgam is about 23 km from Joshimath, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Urgam?

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

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

For Urgam, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Barley and Small Millet and net sown area is 182.22 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near 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 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.