Airas - Jilasu, Chamoli

Airas is a village situated in the Jilasu tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 42 km from Pokhari and around 35 km from Gopeshwar. Airas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Airas is 041264. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.83 hectares and falls under the 246446 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Airas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Badrinath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Airas

According to the 2011 Census, Airas village had a total population of 330 people, including 161 males and 169 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.38%, with male literacy at 87.32% and female literacy at 70.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Airas

Airas 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 Airas

Airas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Airas is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Airas is about 35 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 Airas

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

Health Facilities in Airas

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

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