Chamsyul - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Chamsyul is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 60 km from Kotdwara and around 160 km from Pauri. Gahli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chamsyul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chamsyul is 048294. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.08 hectares and falls under the 246144 pincode. Kotdwara is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Chamsyul 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 Kotdwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chamsyul

According to the 2011 Census, Chamsyul village had a total population of 111 people, including 48 males and 63 females, living in 26 households. The sex ratio was 1,313 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.87%, with male literacy at 97.62% and female literacy at 78.95%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1114863
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1266
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population864145
Illiterate Population25718

Nearby Villages of Chamsyul

Chamsyul 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Khan PattiSouth-East0.99 km
NaraNorth1.00 km
Manjiyari Lagga KhodiyalgaonWest1.08 km
Gola TallaWest1.33 km
JalthaEast1.36 km
Gola MallaSouth-West1.57 km
DangiNorth-West1.73 km
GahliNorth1.90 km
SyalanaSouth-East1.95 km
AmalduNorth-East2.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chamsyul

Public transport in the Chamsyul is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotdwara to Chamsyul is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Chamsyul is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chamsyul

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Chamsyul

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chamsyul

Where is Chamsyul located?

Chamsyul village is located in Kotdwara Tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chamsyul?

The Gram Panchayat of Chamsyul is Gahli.

What is the pincode of Chamsyul?

The pincode of Chamsyul is 246144.

What is the population of Chamsyul?

Chamsyul had a total population of 111, including 48 males and 63 females.

How many households are there in Chamsyul?

Chamsyul had 26 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chamsyul?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chamsyul was 86.87%. Male literacy was 97.62% and female literacy was 78.95%.