Rauta - Pokhari, Chamoli

Rauta 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 89 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Routa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rauta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rauta is 041175. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.23 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Rauta 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 Rauta

According to the 2011 Census, Rauta village had a total population of 777 people, including 366 males and 411 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 1,123 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.45%, with male literacy at 92.19% and female literacy at 68.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 220.

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

Nearby Villages of Rauta

Rauta 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 Rauta

Public transport in the Rauta 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 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Rauta is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Rauta is about 89 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 Rauta

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

Health Facilities in Rauta

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

FAQs about Rauta