Bethara - Narayanbagar, Chamoli

Bethara is a village situated in the Narayanbagar tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 54 km from Tharali and around 106 km from Gopeshwar. Bethra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bethara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bethara is 041507. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.41 hectares and falls under the 246453 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 66 km away.

Bethara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narendranagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bethara

As per Census 2011, Bethara village has a total population of 193 people, consisting of 83 males and 110 females. The village has 47 households and a sex ratio of 1,325 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 128 literate and 65 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bethara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bethara

Bethara 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 Bethara

Bethara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pithorgarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Bethara is about 66 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Bethara is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bethara

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

Health Facilities in Bethara

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

FAQs about Bethara