Gaunkh Laga Sailang - Joshimath, Chamoli

Gaunkh Laga Sailang is a village situated in the Joshimath tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Joshimath and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Selang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaunkh Laga Sailang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaunkh Laga Sailang is 040825. The village covers a total geographical area of 32.8 hectares and falls under the 246443 pincode. Joshimath is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Gaunkh Laga Sailang village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gaunkh Laga Sailang

As per Census 2011, Gaunkh Laga Sailang village has a total population of 15 people, consisting of 10 males and 5 females. The village has 8 households and a sex ratio of 500 females per 1,000 males. There are 2 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8 literate and 7 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gaunkh Laga Sailang are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population15105
Child Population (0–6 yrs)211
Literate Population862
Illiterate Population743

Nearby Villages of Gaunkh Laga Sailang

Gaunkh Laga Sailang 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 Gaunkh Laga Sailang

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gaunkh Laga Sailang.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joshimath to Gaunkh Laga Sailang is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Gaunkh Laga Sailang is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaunkh Laga Sailang

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gaunkh Laga Sailang

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gaunkh Laga Sailang

Where is Gaunkh Laga Sailang located?

Gaunkh Laga Sailang village is located in Joshimath Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gaunkh Laga Sailang?

The Gram Panchayat of Gaunkh Laga Sailang is Selang.

What is the pincode of Gaunkh Laga Sailang?

The pincode of Gaunkh Laga Sailang is 246443.

What is the population of Gaunkh Laga Sailang?

Gaunkh Laga Sailang has a total population of 15, including 10 males and 5 females.

How many households are there in Gaunkh Laga Sailang?

There are 8 households in Gaunkh Laga Sailang.

What is the literacy rate in Gaunkh Laga Sailang?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gaunkh Laga Sailang is 53.33%. Male literacy is 60.00% and female literacy is 40.00%.