Jaurasi - Pokhari, Chamoli

Jaurasi is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Jaurasi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaurasi is 041146. The village covers a total geographical area of 99.96 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Jaurasi 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 Jaurasi

As per Census 2011, Jaurasi village has a total population of 658 people, consisting of 313 males and 345 females. The village has 140 households and a sex ratio of 1,102 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 406 literate and 252 illiterate residents. Additionally, 517 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population658313345
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1275968
Scheduled Castes (SC)517254263
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population406231175
Illiterate Population25282170

Nearby Villages of Jaurasi

Jaurasi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KimodaSouth-West1.01 km
RaduvaSouth-East1.41 km
SalnaNorth1.48 km
BanjwadSouth1.62 km
MasauliNorth-East2.11 km
PungroliNorth-West2.29 km
TunjiNorth-West2.51 km
GudamNorth-East2.51 km
BangthalSouth-West2.61 km
BhikaunaSouth2.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jaurasi

Jaurasi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Jaurasi is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Jaurasi is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaurasi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Jaurasi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jaurasi

Where is Jaurasi located?

Jaurasi village is located in Pokhari Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jaurasi?

Jaurasi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jaurasi?

The pincode of Jaurasi is 246473.

What is the population of Jaurasi?

Jaurasi has a total population of 658, including 313 males and 345 females.

How many households are there in Jaurasi?

There are 140 households in Jaurasi.

What is the literacy rate in Jaurasi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jaurasi is 61.70%. Male literacy is 73.80% and female literacy is 50.72%.