Ghorsal - Chamoli
Ghorsal is a village situated in the Chamoli tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chamoli and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Ghudshal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghorsal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghorsal is 040997. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.35 hectares and falls under the 246424 pincode. Chamoli is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.
Ghorsal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Badrinath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Ghorsal
As per Census 2011, Ghorsal village has a total population of 436 people, consisting of 204 males and 232 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 1,137 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 312 literate and 124 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghorsal are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 436 | 204 | 232 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 34 | 17 | 17 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 67 | 32 | 35 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 24 | 11 | 13 |
| Literate Population | 312 | 171 | 141 |
| Illiterate Population | 124 | 33 | 91 |
Nearby Villages of Ghorsal
Ghorsal is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Ghorsal
Ghorsal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamoli to Ghorsal is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Ghorsal is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Ghorsal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ghorsal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Ghorsal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ghorsal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Ghorsal
Where is Ghorsal located?
Ghorsal village is located in Chamoli Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ghorsal?
The Gram Panchayat of Ghorsal is Ghudshal.
What is the pincode of Ghorsal?
The pincode of Ghorsal is 246424.
What is the population of Ghorsal?
Ghorsal has a total population of 436, including 204 males and 232 females.
How many households are there in Ghorsal?
There are 104 households in Ghorsal.
What is the literacy rate in Ghorsal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghorsal is 71.56%. Male literacy is 83.82% and female literacy is 60.78%.