Kunakhet - Gairsain, Chamoli

Kunakhet is a village situated in the Gairsain tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairsain and around 129 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Kunkhet serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunakhet village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunakhet is 041965. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.21 hectares and falls under the 246428 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 74 km away.

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

Population of Kunakhet

According to the 2011 Census, Kunakhet village had a total population of 435 people, including 199 males and 236 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,186 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.66%, with male literacy at 93.37% and female literacy at 58.88%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunakhet

Kunakhet 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 Kunakhet

Kunakhet 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 88.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Kunakhet is about 74 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Kunakhet is about 129 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunakhet

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

Health Facilities in Kunakhet

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

FAQs about Kunakhet