Bainital - Karnaprayag, Chamoli

Bainital is a village situated in the Karnaprayag tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karnaprayag and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Bainithal (adibadri) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bainital village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bainital is 041480. The village covers a total geographical area of 686.08 hectares and falls under the 246444 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Bainital village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Bainital

According to the 2011 Census, Bainital village had a total population of 23 people, including 11 males and 12 females, living in 4 households. The sex ratio was 1,091 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.12%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 87.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Bainital

Bainital 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 Bainital

Bainital 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 88.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Bainital is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Bainital is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bainital

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

Health Facilities in Bainital

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

FAQs about Bainital