Sarmola - Pokhari, Chamoli

Sarmola 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. Sarmola village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarmola is 041244. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.61 hectares and falls under the 246429 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Sarmola 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 Sarmola

According to the 2011 Census, Sarmola village had a total population of 378 people, including 164 males and 214 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 1,305 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.14%, with male literacy at 92.03% and female literacy at 65.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarmola

Sarmola 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 Sarmola

Sarmola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Sarmola is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Sarmola 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 Sarmola

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

Health Facilities in Sarmola

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

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