Sarnachai - Pokhari, Chamoli

Sarnachai is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Sharana Chai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarnachai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarnachai is 041197. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.52 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Sarnachai 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 Sarnachai

According to the 2011 Census, Sarnachai village had a total population of 248 people, including 109 males and 139 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 1,275 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.86%, with male literacy at 98.92% and female literacy at 68.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarnachai

Sarnachai 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 Sarnachai

Sarnachai 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 86.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Sarnachai is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Sarnachai is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarnachai

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

Health Facilities in Sarnachai

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

FAQs about Sarnachai