Roykot - Gairsain, Chamoli
Roykot is a village situated in the Gairsain tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairsain and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Malkot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Roykot village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Roykot is 042032. The village covers a total geographical area of 15.32 hectares and falls under the 246431 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.
Roykot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Roykot
According to the 2011 Census, Roykot village had a total population of 89 people, including 35 males and 54 females, living in 19 households. The sex ratio was 1,543 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.08%, with male literacy at 93.75% and female literacy at 71.43%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 89 | 35 | 54 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 15 | 3 | 12 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 60 | 30 | 30 |
| Illiterate Population | 29 | 5 | 24 |
Nearby Villages of Roykot
Roykot 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 Roykot
Roykot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Roykot is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Roykot is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Roykot
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Roykot village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Roykot
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Roykot 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 Roykot
Where is Roykot located?
Roykot village is located in Gairsain Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Roykot?
The Gram Panchayat of Roykot is Malkot.
What is the pincode of Roykot?
The pincode of Roykot is 246431.
What is the population of Roykot?
Roykot had a total population of 89, including 35 males and 54 females.
How many households are there in Roykot?
Roykot had 19 households.
What is the literacy rate in Roykot?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Roykot was 81.08%. Male literacy was 93.75% and female literacy was 71.43%.