Joshimath

Joshimath is a Town and Tehsil in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Joshimath Block (CD) is 00284. Total area of joshimath tehsil is 4,677 km² including 4,663.13 km² rural area and 13.50 km² urban area. Joshimath tehsil has a population of 48,202 peoples, out of which urban population is 19,147 while rural population is 29,055. Joshimath has a sex ratio of approximately 732 females for every 1,000 males. Joshimath tehsil has a population density of 10 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 12,358 houses in the sub-district, including 4,748 urban houses and 7,610 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 77.09% population of joshimath tehsil is literate, out of which 84.15% males and 67.45% females are literate.

List of Villages in Joshimath Tehsil

Joshimath Tehsil has a total of 98 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Joshimath Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Joshimath Tehsil

The population profile of Joshimath Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Joshimath's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Joshimath Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.