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Sarnachai Village
Sarnachai is an inhabited village in Pokhari Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 041197, the Census 2011 record lists 248 people in 63 households and the reported area is 88.52 hectares. The local references include Sarnachai Gram Panchayat, Pokhari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Karnaprayag at about 33 km.
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Quick answer: Sarnachai is a village in Pokhari Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 041197 and 248 people in 63 households.
Village Code041197
Population248
Households63
Area88.52 hectares
Nearest TownKarnaprayag
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sarnachai
- Census Village Code
- 041197
- State
- Uttarakhand
- State Census Code
- 05
- District
- Chamoli
- District Census Code
- 057
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Pokhari
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00286
- CD Block
- Pokhari
- Gram Panchayat
- Sarnachai
- Households
- 63
- Population
- 248
- Male Population
- 109
- Female Population
- 139
- Sex Ratio
- 1,275.23
- Area
- 88.52 hectares
- Area
- 0.89 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Karnaprayag
- Nearest Town Distance
- 33 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 246473
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sarnachai at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 248 people, 88.52 hectares of reported area and Karnaprayag as the nearest town reference for Sarnachai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
CD BlockPokhari
Gram PanchayatSARNACHAI
- Sarnachai falls under Pokhari Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
- The Census village code is 041197.
- The record lists 248 people living in 63 households.
- The reported village area is 88.52 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Karnaprayag.
- 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 Density280.16 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.94 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.81%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sarnachai in the official administrative record. Census village code 041197, Sarnachai Gram Panchayat and Pokhari CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 05
- District Census Code
- 057
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00286
- Village Census Code
- 041197
- CD Block Code
- 0010
- CD Block Name
- Pokhari
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Sarnachai
Location and Distance
Karnaprayag is the nearest town listed for Sarnachai, about 33 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 77 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Pokhari
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 7 km
- District Headquarter
- Gopeshwar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 77 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Karnaprayag
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 33 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dehradun
- Distance within State/UT
- 245 km
- Nearest Town
- Karnaprayag
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 33 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 88.52 hectares
- Area
- 0.89 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 248 people in 63 households, with 109 male residents and 139 female residents. The average household size is 3.94, and SC share is 0.81% and ST share is 0% for Sarnachai. Population density works out to about 280.16 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 63
- Total Population
- 248
- Male Population
- 109
- Female Population
- 139
- Sex Ratio
- 1,275.23
- Average Household Size
- 3.94
- SC Population
- 2
- SC Male Population
- 1
- SC Female Population
- 1
- SC Population Share
- 0.81
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sarnachai list 1 government primary 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Sarnachai.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated 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
- 0.58 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sarnachai include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sarnachai include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sarnachai is reported as 20 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
- 20 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 Sarnachai show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Ragi, net sown area is 22.63 hectares and irrigated land is 1.82 hectares (8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Ragi
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 40.16 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 3.55
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 8.36 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 13.22 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 0.02 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 22.63
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 20.81 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 1.82
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 1.82 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sarnachai
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
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- 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 Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
1 |
100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| State Bank of India |
1 |
100% |
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
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
246473 |
Chamoli |
Karnaprayag |
Pokhari |
Uttrakhand Pokhri, Chamoli Tehsil, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246473 |
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 Sarnachai village located?
Sarnachai is in Pokhari Sub-district of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Sarnachai village in?
Sarnachai village is in Chamoli district.
Which state is Sarnachai village in?
Sarnachai village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Sarnachai under?
Sarnachai comes under Pokhari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sarnachai?
The Census village code of Sarnachai is 041197.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sarnachai under?
Sarnachai is listed under SARNACHAI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pokhari.
What is the population of Sarnachai village?
The village record lists 248 people and 63 households for Sarnachai.
How many households are in Sarnachai village?
The village record lists 63 households for Sarnachai.
What is the male and female population of Sarnachai?
The record lists 109 male residents and 139 female residents for Sarnachai.
What is the sex ratio of Sarnachai village?
The sex ratio of Sarnachai is 1,275.23 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sarnachai village?
The reported geographical area of Sarnachai is 88.52 hectares.
What is the population density of Sarnachai village?
The approximate population density of Sarnachai is 280.16 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sarnachai?
The nearest town listed for Sarnachai is Karnaprayag, about 33 km away.
How far is Sarnachai from the district headquarters?
Sarnachai is about 77 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sarnachai from the sub-district headquarters?
Sarnachai is about 7 km from Pokhari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sarnachai?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sarnachai.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sarnachai?
For Sarnachai, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Ragi, net sown area is 22.63 hectares and irrigated land is 1.82 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sarnachai?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sarnachai. These records include 1 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.