Where is Urgam village located?
Urgam is in Joshimath Sub-district of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India.
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.
Village Code040817
Population1,549
Households313
Area352.16 hectares
Nearest TownJoshimath
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
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.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density439.86 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.95 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share32.21%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.45%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
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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.
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
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 10 | 83% |
| CRM | 2 | 17% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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.