Pilkhola - Ghaat, Chamoli
Pilkhola is a village situated in the Ghaat tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 23 km from Chamoli and around 38 km from Gopeshwar. Kandai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pilkhola village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilkhola is 041053. The village covers a total geographical area of 23.14 hectares and falls under the 246449 pincode. Nandprayag is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Pilkhola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tharali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Pilkhola
Pilkhola 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 Pilkhola
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Pilkhola.
| 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 Nandprayag to Pilkhola is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Pilkhola is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Pilkhola
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pilkhola 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 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Pilkhola
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pilkhola 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 Pilkhola
Where is Pilkhola located?
Pilkhola village is located in Ghaat Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pilkhola?
The Gram Panchayat of Pilkhola is Kandai.
What is the pincode of Pilkhola?
The pincode of Pilkhola is 246449.