Tapon - Joshimath, Chamoli
Tapon is a village situated in the Joshimath tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Joshimath and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Dwing Tapaun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tapon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Tapon is 040839. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.21 hectares and falls under the 246472 pincode. Joshimath is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.
Tapon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Tapon
According to the 2011 Census, Tapon village had a total population of 92 people, including 51 males and 41 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 804 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.42%, with male literacy at 95.45% and female literacy at 75.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 92 | 51 | 41 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 70 | 42 | 28 |
| Illiterate Population | 22 | 9 | 13 |
Nearby Villages of Tapon
Tapon 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 Tapon
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Tapon.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joshimath to Tapon is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Tapon is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Tapon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tapon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Tapon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tapon 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 Tapon
Where is Tapon located?
Tapon village is located in Joshimath Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Tapon?
The Gram Panchayat of Tapon is Dwing Tapaun.
What is the pincode of Tapon?
The pincode of Tapon is 246472.
What is the population of Tapon?
Tapon had a total population of 92, including 51 males and 41 females.
How many households are there in Tapon?
Tapon had 24 households.
What is the literacy rate in Tapon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tapon was 86.42%. Male literacy was 95.45% and female literacy was 75.68%.