Sainj - Narayanbagar, Chamoli

Sainj is a village situated in the Narayanbagar tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 50 km from Tharali and around 105 km from Chamoli. Jakh Patyun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sainj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sainj is 041503. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.87 hectares and falls under the 246453 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Sainj 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 Sainj

According to the 2011 Census, Sainj village had a total population of 163 people, including 80 males and 83 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.56%, with male literacy at 96.83% and female literacy at 69.23%.

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

Nearby Villages of Sainj

Sainj 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 Sainj

Sainj 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 94.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Sainj is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chamoli to Sainj 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 Sainj

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

Health Facilities in Sainj

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

FAQs about Sainj