Kirasal - Adibadri, Chamoli

Kirasal is a village situated in the Adibadri tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 70 km from Gairsain and around 76 km from Gopeshwar. Kirsal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kirasal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirasal is 041831. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.38 hectares and falls under the 246440 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kirasal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karnprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kirasal

As per Census 2011, Kirasal village has a total population of 552 people, consisting of 273 males and 279 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 440 literate and 112 illiterate residents. Additionally, 247 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kirasal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kirasal

Kirasal is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kirasal

Public transport in the Kirasal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Kirasal is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Kirasal is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kirasal

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kirasal village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kirasal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kirasal village are given below:

FAQs about Kirasal