Bhagota - Narayanbagar, Chamoli

Bhagota is a village situated in the Narayanbagar tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 37 km from Tharali and around 88 km from Gopeshwar. Bhangota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhagota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagota is 041516. The village covers a total geographical area of 221.46 hectares and falls under the 246453 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Bhagota 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 Bhagota

As per Census 2011, Bhagota village has a total population of 209 people, consisting of 90 males and 119 females. The village has 51 households and a sex ratio of 1,322 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 161 literate and 48 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population20990119
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19109
Literate Population1617784
Illiterate Population481335

Nearby Villages of Bhagota

Bhagota 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhainswadaSouth-West0.60 km
MahadNorth-East0.64 km
ArkhandaSouth0.91 km
RainsNorth1.10 km
ChopataWest1.22 km
TolyonNorth-East1.76 km
SoltaWest1.84 km
LodhalaNorth-West1.98 km
BetharaNorth-West2.59 km
PharkotWest3.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhagota

Bhagota 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 90.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Bhagota is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Bhagota is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhagota

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhagota

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhagota

Where is Bhagota located?

Bhagota village is located in Narayanbagar Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhagota?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhagota is Bhangota.

What is the pincode of Bhagota?

The pincode of Bhagota is 246453.

What is the population of Bhagota?

Bhagota has a total population of 209, including 90 males and 119 females.

How many households are there in Bhagota?

There are 51 households in Bhagota.

What is the literacy rate in Bhagota?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhagota is 77.03%. Male literacy is 85.56% and female literacy is 70.59%.