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

As per Census 2011, Sarnachai village has a total population of 248 people, consisting of 109 males and 139 females. The village has 63 households and a sex ratio of 1,275 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 176 literate and 72 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sarnachai are given below:

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