Sera Village - Pokhari, Chamoli

Sera is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Sera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sera is 041162. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.75 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Sera 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 Sera

As per Census 2011, Sera village has a total population of 129 people, consisting of 54 males and 75 females. The village has 28 households and a sex ratio of 1,388 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 85 literate and 44 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Sera

Sera 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 Sera

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sera. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Sera is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Sera is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sera

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

Health Facilities in Sera

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

FAQs about Sera