Masauli - Pokhari, Chamoli

Masauli is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Masoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masauli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masauli is 041141. The village covers a total geographical area of 261.86 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Masauli 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 Masauli

According to the 2011 Census, Masauli village had a total population of 957 people, including 444 males and 513 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 1,155 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.55%, with male literacy at 92.66% and female literacy at 70.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 690.

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

Nearby Villages of Masauli

Masauli 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 Masauli

Masauli 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 88.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Masauli is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Masauli is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masauli

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

Health Facilities in Masauli

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

FAQs about Masauli