Shrigadh - Pokhari, Chamoli

Shrigadh is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Srigarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shrigadh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shrigadh is 041136. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.92 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Shrigadh 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 Shrigadh

According to the 2011 Census, Shrigadh village had a total population of 378 people, including 167 males and 211 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,263 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.88%, with male literacy at 91.73% and female literacy at 68.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Shrigadh

Shrigadh 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 Shrigadh

Shrigadh 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 86.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Shrigadh is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Shrigadh is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shrigadh

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

Health Facilities in Shrigadh

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

FAQs about Shrigadh