Baratoli - Karnaprayag, Chamoli

Baratoli is a village situated in the Karnaprayag tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karnaprayag and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Bartoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baratoli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baratoli is 041291. The village covers a total geographical area of 54 hectares and falls under the 246429 pincode. Gochar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Baratoli

As per Census 2011, Baratoli village has a total population of 168 people, consisting of 74 males and 94 females. The village has 33 households and a sex ratio of 1,270 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 116 literate and 52 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Baratoli are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1687494
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22139
Scheduled Castes (SC)945
Literate Population1165858
Illiterate Population521636

Nearby Villages of Baratoli

Baratoli 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)
ChoraraEast1.07 km
MajkholaSouth1.34 km
SidoliEast1.69 km
BaulaseraSouth-East2.20 km
DewalSouth-East2.21 km
ChaukiNorth2.70 km
SunakSouth2.71 km
PokhariSouth-East3.00 km
KandaNorth-East3.18 km
PaduligwarEast3.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baratoli

Baratoli 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 77.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gochar to Baratoli is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Baratoli is about 80 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 Baratoli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Baratoli

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

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

FAQs about Baratoli

Where is Baratoli located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Baratoli?

The Gram Panchayat of Baratoli is Bartoli.

What is the pincode of Baratoli?

The pincode of Baratoli is 246429.

What is the population of Baratoli?

Baratoli has a total population of 168, including 74 males and 94 females.

How many households are there in Baratoli?

There are 33 households in Baratoli.

What is the literacy rate in Baratoli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baratoli is 69.05%. Male literacy is 78.38% and female literacy is 61.70%.