Patal Chaura - Gairsain, Chamoli

Patal Chaura 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 106 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Koylakh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patal Chaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patal Chaura is 041953. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.71 hectares and falls under the 246428 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Patal Chaura

As per Census 2011, Patal Chaura village has a total population of 341 people, consisting of 140 males and 201 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 1,435 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 236 literate and 105 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Patal Chaura are given below:

Nearby Villages of Patal Chaura

Patal Chaura 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 Patal Chaura

Patal Chaura 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 Pithorgarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Patal Chaura is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Patal Chaura is about 106 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 Patal Chaura

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

Health Facilities in Patal Chaura

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

FAQs about Patal Chaura