Nail - Gairsain, Chamoli
Nail is a village situated in the Gairsain tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairsain and around 124 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Nail village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Nail is 042022. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.33 hectares and falls under the 246486 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 79 km away.
Nail village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Nail
As per Census 2011, Nail village has a total population of 679 people, consisting of 302 males and 377 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 1,248 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 463 literate and 216 illiterate residents. Additionally, 126 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nail are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 679 | 302 | 377 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 118 | 65 | 53 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 126 | 61 | 65 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Literate Population | 463 | 231 | 232 |
| Illiterate Population | 216 | 71 | 145 |
Nearby Villages of Nail
Nail 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 Nail
Nail 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 Nail is about 79 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Nail is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Nail
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Nail village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Nail
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nail 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 Nail
Where is Nail located?
Nail village is located in Gairsain Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Nail?
Nail is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Nail?
The pincode of Nail is 246486.
What is the population of Nail?
Nail has a total population of 679, including 302 males and 377 females.
How many households are there in Nail?
There are 136 households in Nail.
What is the literacy rate in Nail?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nail is 68.19%. Male literacy is 76.49% and female literacy is 61.54%.