Haragarh - Gairsain, Chamoli

Haragarh is a village situated in the Gairsain tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairsain and around 146 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Hargarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Haragarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haragarh is 041969. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.79 hectares and falls under the 246431 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 74 km away.

Haragarh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Haragarh

According to the 2011 Census, Haragarh village had a total population of 878 people, including 393 males and 485 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 1,234 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.12%, with male literacy at 90.56% and female literacy at 61.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98.

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

Nearby Villages of Haragarh

Haragarh 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 Haragarh

Haragarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pithorgarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Haragarh is about 74 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Haragarh is about 146 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Haragarh

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

Health Facilities in Haragarh

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

FAQs about Haragarh