Harishankar - Pokhari, Chamoli

Harishankar is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Harishankar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harishankar is 041173. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.69 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Harishankar 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 Badrinath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Harishankar

According to the 2011 Census, Harishankar village had a total population of 188 people, including 77 males and 111 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 1,442 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.94%, with male literacy at 97.18% and female literacy at 72.73%.

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

Nearby Villages of Harishankar

Harishankar 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 Harishankar

Harishankar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Harishankar is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Harishankar is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harishankar

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

Health Facilities in Harishankar

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

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