Badal Gaitha - Joshimath, Chamoli
Badal Gaitha is a village situated in the Joshimath tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Joshimath and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Tapovan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badal Gaitha village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badal Gaitha is 040877. The village covers a total geographical area of 16.22 hectares and falls under the 246483 pincode. Joshimath is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Badal Gaitha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Badal Gaitha
Badal Gaitha 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 Badal Gaitha
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Badal Gaitha.
| 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 Joshimath to Badal Gaitha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Badal Gaitha is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Badal Gaitha
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badal Gaitha village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Badal Gaitha
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badal Gaitha 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 Badal Gaitha
Where is Badal Gaitha located?
Badal Gaitha village is located in Joshimath Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badal Gaitha?
The Gram Panchayat of Badal Gaitha is Tapovan.
What is the pincode of Badal Gaitha?
The pincode of Badal Gaitha is 246483.