Melbagar - Gairsain, Chamoli

Melbagar is a village situated in the Gairsain tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairsain and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Ghandiyal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melbagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melbagar is 041901. The village covers a total geographical area of 33.89 hectares and falls under the 246428 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Melbagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Melbagar

As per Census 2011, Melbagar village has a total population of 205 people, consisting of 91 males and 114 females. The village has 47 households and a sex ratio of 1,252 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 126 literate and 79 illiterate residents. Additionally, 95 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Melbagar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Melbagar

Melbagar 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 Melbagar

Melbagar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Melbagar is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Melbagar is about 105 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 Melbagar

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

Health Facilities in Melbagar

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

FAQs about Melbagar