Alisal Village - Pokhari, Chamoli

Alisal is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Dhamak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alisal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alisal is 041196. The village covers a total geographical area of 31.47 hectares and falls under the 246449 pincode. Nandprayag is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Alisal

As per Census 2011, Alisal village has a total population of 125 people, consisting of 59 males and 66 females. The village has 29 households and a sex ratio of 1,118 females per 1,000 males. There are 12 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 81 literate and 44 illiterate residents. Additionally, 55 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Alisal

Alisal 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 Alisal

Alisal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nandprayag to Alisal is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Alisal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alisal

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

Health Facilities in Alisal

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

FAQs about Alisal