Mayani - Pokhari, Chamoli

Mayani is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mayani is 041208. The village covers a total geographical area of 40.96 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Mayani is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Badrinath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mayani

According to the 2011 Census, Mayani village had a total population of 254 people, including 138 males and 116 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 841 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.63%, with male literacy at 97.32% and female literacy at 78.79%.

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

Nearby Villages of Mayani

Mayani 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 Mayani

The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Mayani is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Mayani is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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