Bainoli - Karnaprayag, Chamoli

Bainoli is a village situated in the Karnaprayag tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karnaprayag and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Benoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bainoli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bainoli is 041323. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.29 hectares and falls under the 246487 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bainoli

According to the 2011 Census, Bainoli village had a total population of 702 people, including 304 males and 398 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 1,309 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.28%, with male literacy at 91.25% and female literacy at 63.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 286.

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 Population702304398
Child Population (0–6 yrs)754134
Scheduled Castes (SC)286124162
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population472240232
Illiterate Population23064166

Nearby Villages of Bainoli

Bainoli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GhatgarSouth0.71 km
Dhanai LagaNorth-West0.74 km
LaliseraSouth1.01 km
DungriEast1.29 km
NainiNorth-East1.39 km
Dewal GarasariWest1.47 km
AiroliSouth-West1.64 km
MelyagwarNorth1.65 km
TauliNorth-West1.71 km
MalethiSouth-West1.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bainoli

Bainoli 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 84.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Bainoli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Bainoli is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bainoli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bainoli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bainoli 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 Bainoli

Where is Bainoli located?

Bainoli village is located in Karnaprayag Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bainoli?

The Gram Panchayat of Bainoli is Benoli.

What is the pincode of Bainoli?

The pincode of Bainoli is 246487.

What is the population of Bainoli?

Bainoli had a total population of 702, including 304 males and 398 females.

How many households are there in Bainoli?

Bainoli had 180 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bainoli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bainoli was 75.28%. Male literacy was 91.25% and female literacy was 63.74%.