Kalsir - Pokhari, Chamoli

Kalsir is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Kalsir village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalsir is 041132. The village covers a total geographical area of 201 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Kalsir 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 Kalsir

According to the 2011 Census, Kalsir village had a total population of 745 people, including 358 males and 387 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.43%, with male literacy at 91.13% and female literacy at 71.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 259.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalsir

Kalsir 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 Kalsir

Kalsir 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 87.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Kalsir is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Kalsir is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalsir

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

Health Facilities in Kalsir

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

FAQs about Kalsir