Nail - Pokhari, Chamoli

Nail 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 94 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Nel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nail is 041140. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.63 hectares and falls under the 246449 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Nail 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 Nail

According to the 2011 Census, Nail village had a total population of 585 people, including 293 males and 292 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.81%, with male literacy at 85.38% and female literacy at 74.34%.

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

Nearby Villages of Nail

Nail 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 Nail

Nail 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 89.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Nail is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Nail is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nail

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

Health Facilities in Nail

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

FAQs about Nail