Galnau - Karnaprayag, Chamoli

Galnau is a village situated in the Karnaprayag tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karnaprayag and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Siran serves as the Gram Panchayat for Galnau village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galnau is 041282. The village covers a total geographical area of 43.81 hectares and falls under the 246429 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Galnau

According to the 2011 Census, Galnau village had a total population of 162 people, including 69 males and 93 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 1,348 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.13%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 75.95%.

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

Nearby Villages of Galnau

Galnau 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 Galnau

Galnau is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Galnau is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Galnau is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Galnau

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

Health Facilities in Galnau

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

FAQs about Galnau