Matholi - Karnaprayag, Chamoli

Matholi is a village situated in the Karnaprayag tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karnaprayag and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Chulakot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matholi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matholi is 041447. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.48 hectares and falls under the 246474 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Matholi

According to the 2011 Census, Matholi village had a total population of 237 people, including 109 males and 128 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 1,174 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.12%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 78.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Matholi

Matholi 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 Matholi

Matholi 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 89.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Matholi is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Matholi is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matholi

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

Health Facilities in Matholi

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

FAQs about Matholi