Solta - Narayanbagar, Chamoli

Solta 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 Solta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Solta is 041511. The village covers a total geographical area of 13.68 hectares and falls under the 246453 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Solta 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 Solta

According to the 2011 Census, Solta village had a total population of 61 people, including 30 males and 31 females, living in 17 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.89%, with male literacy at 96.00% and female literacy at 82.76%.

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

Nearby Villages of Solta

Solta 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 Solta

Public transport in the Solta 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 92.3 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Solta

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

FAQs about Solta