Srikot - Karnaprayag, Chamoli

Srikot is a village situated in the Karnaprayag tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karnaprayag and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Baula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Srikot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Srikot is 041278. The village covers a total geographical area of 43 hectares and falls under the 246429 pincode. Gochar is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Srikot

According to the 2011 Census, Srikot village had a total population of 118 people, including 57 males and 61 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 1,070 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.76%, with male literacy at 94.00% and female literacy at 76.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Srikot

Srikot 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 Srikot

Srikot 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 81.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gochar to Srikot is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Srikot 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 Srikot

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

Health Facilities in Srikot

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

FAQs about Srikot