Jinagor - Gairsain, Chamoli

Jinagor is a village situated in the Gairsain tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairsain and around 104 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Jingore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jinagor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jinagor is 041977. The village covers a total geographical area of 23.27 hectares and falls under the 246428 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 77 km away.

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

Population of Jinagor

According to the 2011 Census, Jinagor village had a total population of 239 people, including 107 males and 132 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 1,234 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.54%, with male literacy at 93.18% and female literacy at 67.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137.

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

Nearby Villages of Jinagor

Jinagor 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 Jinagor

Jinagor 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 86.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Jinagor is about 77 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Jinagor is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jinagor

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

Health Facilities in Jinagor

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

FAQs about Jinagor