Kumera - Pokhari, Chamoli

Kumera is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Kumera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumera is 041243. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.5 hectares and falls under the 246429 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kumera 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 Kumera

According to the 2011 Census, Kumera village had a total population of 222 people, including 88 males and 134 females, living in 54 households. The sex ratio was 1,523 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.64%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 76.72%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumera

Kumera 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 Kumera

Kumera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Kumera is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Kumera is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumera

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

Health Facilities in Kumera

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

FAQs about Kumera