Jainta - Karnaprayag, Chamoli

Jainta is a village situated in the Karnaprayag tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karnaprayag and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Matiyala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jainta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jainta is 041476. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.79 hectares and falls under the 246444 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Jainta

According to the 2011 Census, Jainta village had a total population of 60 people, including 33 males and 27 females, living in 14 households. The sex ratio was 818 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.14%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 73.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Jainta

Jainta 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 Jainta

Jainta 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 91.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Jainta is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Jainta is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jainta

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

Health Facilities in Jainta

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

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