Hislani - Gairsain, Chamoli
Hislani is a village situated in the Gairsain tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairsain and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Kalyani Talli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hislani village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Hislani is 041994. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.7 hectares and falls under the 246431 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 79 km away.
Hislani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Hislani
According to the 2011 Census, Hislani village had a total population of 127 people, including 54 males and 73 females, living in 31 households. The sex ratio was 1,352 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.06%, with male literacy at 93.33% and female literacy at 65.63%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 127 | 54 | 73 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 84 | 42 | 42 |
| Illiterate Population | 43 | 12 | 31 |
Nearby Villages of Hislani
Hislani 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 Hislani
Hislani 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 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Hislani is about 79 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Hislani is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Hislani
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Hislani 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 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Hislani
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Hislani 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 Hislani
Where is Hislani located?
Hislani village is located in Gairsain Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Hislani?
The Gram Panchayat of Hislani is Kalyani Talli.
What is the pincode of Hislani?
The pincode of Hislani is 246431.
What is the population of Hislani?
Hislani had a total population of 127, including 54 males and 73 females.
How many households are there in Hislani?
Hislani had 31 households.
What is the literacy rate in Hislani?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hislani was 77.06%. Male literacy was 93.33% and female literacy was 65.63%.