Kailab - Pokhari, Chamoli

Kailab is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Harishankar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kailab village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kailab is 041174. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.96 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Kailab 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 Kailab

According to the 2011 Census, Kailab village had a total population of 47 people, including 14 males and 33 females, living in 13 households. The sex ratio was 2,357 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.57%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 61.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Kailab

Kailab 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 Kailab

Public transport in the Kailab 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 81.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Kailab is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Kailab is about 76 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 Kailab

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

Health Facilities in Kailab

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

FAQs about Kailab