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

According to the 2011 Census, Jaurasi village had a total population of 658 people, including 313 males and 345 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 1,102 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.46%, with male literacy at 90.94% and female literacy at 63.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 517, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Jaurasi