Jhirkoti - Karnaprayag, Chamoli

Jhirkoti 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 55 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Jhirkoti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhirkoti is 041281. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.95 hectares and falls under the 246429 pincode. Gochar is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Jhirkoti

According to the 2011 Census, Jhirkoti village had a total population of 367 people, including 173 males and 194 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,121 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.19%, with male literacy at 97.86% and female literacy at 72.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhirkoti

Jhirkoti 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 Jhirkoti

Jhirkoti 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 82.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gochar to Jhirkoti is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Jhirkoti is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhirkoti

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

Health Facilities in Jhirkoti

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

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