Uttaraun - Karnaprayag, Chamoli

Uttaraun is a village situated in the Karnaprayag tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karnaprayag and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Uttraon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttaraun village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttaraun is 041366. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.79 hectares and falls under the 246446 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Uttaraun village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Uttaraun

According to the 2011 Census, Uttaraun village had a total population of 636 people, including 329 males and 307 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.97%, with male literacy at 94.06% and female literacy at 87.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 164, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttaraun

Uttaraun 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 Uttaraun

Uttaraun 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 90.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Uttaraun is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Uttaraun is about 30 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 Uttaraun

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

Health Facilities in Uttaraun

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

FAQs about Uttaraun