Malasi - Adibadri, Chamoli

Malasi is a village situated in the Adibadri tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from Gairsain and around 75 km from Gopeshwar. Malsi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malasi is 041876. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.17 hectares and falls under the 246440 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Malasi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan 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 Malasi

According to the 2011 Census, Malasi village had a total population of 781 people, including 327 males and 454 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 1,388 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.11%, with male literacy at 91.37% and female literacy at 74.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 183.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Malasi

Malasi 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 Malasi

Malasi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Malasi is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Malasi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malasi

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

Health Facilities in Malasi

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

FAQs about Malasi