Pharkot - Narayanbagar, Chamoli

Pharkot is a village situated in the Narayanbagar tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 53 km from Tharali and around 105 km from Gopeshwar. Lodla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pharkot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pharkot is 041510. The village covers a total geographical area of 50.12 hectares and falls under the 246453 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Pharkot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan 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 Pharkot

According to the 2011 Census, Pharkot village had a total population of 53 people, including 23 males and 30 females, living in 11 households. The sex ratio was 1,304 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.22%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 70.37%.

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

Nearby Villages of Pharkot

Pharkot 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 Pharkot

Public transport in the Pharkot 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 93.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Pharkot is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Pharkot is about 105 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 Pharkot

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

Health Facilities in Pharkot

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

FAQs about Pharkot