Jaikandi - Karnaprayag, Chamoli

Jaikandi is a village situated in the Karnaprayag tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karnaprayag and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Jaikandi (barsoli) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaikandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaikandi is 041364. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.51 hectares and falls under the 246444 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Jaikandi

According to the 2011 Census, Jaikandi village had a total population of 170 people, including 87 males and 83 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.58%, with male literacy at 96.20% and female literacy at 78.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaikandi

Jaikandi 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 Jaikandi

Jaikandi 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 89.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Jaikandi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Jaikandi is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaikandi

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

Health Facilities in Jaikandi

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

FAQs about Jaikandi