Indian Village Directory

Sakand Village

Sakand is an inhabited village in Karnaprayag Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 041297, the Census 2011 record lists 68 people in 15 households and the reported area is 12.2 hectares. The local references include Kharsain Gram Panchayat, Karnaprayag CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gochar at about 8 km.

In short:

Sakand is a village in Karnaprayag Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 041297 and 68 people in 15 households.

Village Code041297
Population68
Households15
Area12.2 hectares
Nearest TownGochar

Detailed village profile

Sakand at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 68 people, 12.2 hectares of reported area and Gochar as the nearest town reference for Sakand, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Chamoli
Sub-district Karnaprayag
CD Block Karnaprayag
Gram Panchayat KHARSAIN
  • Sakand falls under Karnaprayag Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 041297.
  • The record lists 68 people living in 15 households.
  • The reported village area is 12.2 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gochar.
  • 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

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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
Sakand
Census Village Code
041297
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Chamoli
District Census Code
057
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Karnaprayag
Sub-district Census Code
00287
CD Block
Karnaprayag
Gram Panchayat
Kharsain
Households
15
Population
68
Male Population
38
Female Population
30
Sex Ratio
789.47
Area
12.2 hectares
Area
0.12 sq km
Nearest Town
Gochar
Nearest Town Distance
8 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
246429
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 557.38 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.53 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 Sakand in the official administrative record. Census village code 041297, Kharsain Gram Panchayat and Karnaprayag CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
057
Sub-district Census Code
00287
Village Census Code
041297
CD Block Code
0011
CD Block Name
Karnaprayag
Gram Panchayat Name
Kharsain

Location and Distance

Gochar is the nearest town listed for Sakand, about 8 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 86 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Karnaprayag
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
36 km
District Headquarter
Gopeshwar
Distance from District Headquarter
86 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gochar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
236 km
Nearest Town
Gochar
Distance from Nearest Town
8 km
Total Geographical Area
12.2 hectares
Area
0.12 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 68 people in 15 households, with 38 male residents and 30 female residents. The average household size is 4.53, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Sakand. Population density works out to about 557.38 people per sq km.

Total Households
15
Total Population
68
Male Population
38
Female Population
30
Sex Ratio
789.47
Average Household Size
4.53
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sakand list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sakand include 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sakand include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sakand 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sakand is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 10 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sakand show that reported agricultural commodities include Barley, Paddy and Wheat and net sown area is 3.09 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Barley
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
6.01 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.09
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.01 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
3.09
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
3.09 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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 Sakand

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
4
Banks in Matched Records
4
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 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 25%
State Bank of India 1 25%
Union Bank of India 1 25%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 25%

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 246429 Chamoli Karnaprayag Gochar (Np) Badrinath Road Main Market Gochar, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246429
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 246429 Chamoli Karnaprayag Gochar (Np) Pargana and Tehsil Karnaprayag, Dist. Chamoli, Uttarakhand Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Khasra No. 1224, Villae - Panal T…
State Bank of India ATM 246429 Chamoli Karnaprayag Gochar (Np) Uttrakhand Gaucharp.o.karanprayag, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246429
Union Bank of India ATM 246429 Chamoli Karnaprayag Gochar (Np) Main Road Gochar Branch Main Market, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246429

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 Sakand village located?

Sakand is in Karnaprayag Sub-district of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Sakand village in?

Sakand village is in Chamoli district.

Which state is Sakand village in?

Sakand village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Sakand under?

Sakand comes under Karnaprayag Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sakand?

The Census village code of Sakand is 041297.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sakand under?

Sakand is listed under KHARSAIN Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Karnaprayag.

What is the population of Sakand village?

The village record lists 68 people and 15 households for Sakand.

How many households are in Sakand village?

The village record lists 15 households for Sakand.

What is the male and female population of Sakand?

The record lists 38 male residents and 30 female residents for Sakand.

What is the sex ratio of Sakand village?

The sex ratio of Sakand is 789.47 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sakand village?

The reported geographical area of Sakand is 12.2 hectares.

What is the population density of Sakand village?

The approximate population density of Sakand is 557.38 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sakand?

The nearest town listed for Sakand is Gochar, about 8 km away.

How far is Sakand from the district headquarters?

Sakand is about 86 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sakand from the sub-district headquarters?

Sakand is about 36 km from Karnaprayag, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sakand?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sakand.

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

For Sakand, reported agricultural commodities include Barley, Paddy and Wheat and net sown area is 3.09 hectares.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sakand. These records include 4 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.