Sankot - Gairsain, Chamoli
Sankot is a village situated in the Gairsain tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairsain and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Malkot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankot village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankot is 042013. The village covers a total geographical area of 1.54 hectares and falls under the 246431 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.
Sankot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Sankot
Sankot 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 Sankot
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Sankot.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Sankot is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Sankot is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sankot
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sankot village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Sankot
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sankot 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 Sankot
Where is Sankot located?
Sankot village is located in Gairsain Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankot?
The Gram Panchayat of Sankot is Malkot.
What is the pincode of Sankot?
The pincode of Sankot is 246431.