Saring Gaon - Gairsain, Chamoli
Saring Gaon is a village situated in the Gairsain tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairsain and around 119 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Diwadhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saring Gaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Saring Gaon is 042016. The village covers a total geographical area of 16.73 hectares and falls under the 246486 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.
Saring Gaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Saring Gaon
According to the 2011 Census, Saring Gaon village had a total population of 201 people, including 91 males and 110 females, living in 45 households. The sex ratio was 1,209 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.92%, with male literacy at 91.89% and female literacy at 65.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21.
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 | 201 | 91 | 110 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 32 | 17 | 15 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 130 | 68 | 62 |
| Illiterate Population | 71 | 23 | 48 |
Nearby Villages of Saring Gaon
Saring Gaon 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 Saring Gaon
Saring Gaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Saring Gaon is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Saring Gaon is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Saring Gaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Saring Gaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Saring Gaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Saring Gaon 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 Saring Gaon
Where is Saring Gaon located?
Saring Gaon village is located in Gairsain Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Saring Gaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Saring Gaon is Diwadhar.
What is the pincode of Saring Gaon?
The pincode of Saring Gaon is 246486.
What is the population of Saring Gaon?
Saring Gaon had a total population of 201, including 91 males and 110 females.
How many households are there in Saring Gaon?
Saring Gaon had 45 households.
What is the literacy rate in Saring Gaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saring Gaon was 76.92%. Male literacy was 91.89% and female literacy was 65.26%.