Village code 40874

Gahar Village, Joshimath Tehsil: Map, PIN Code and Population

Gahar is a village in Joshimath Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Gahar village map in Uttarakhand
Gahar village map image for Joshimath Tehsil, Uttarakhand.

Village Overview

Gahar is a village in Joshimath Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. For Gahar, the population is 50, PIN code is 246483 and Census village code is 40874. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Gahar village
Village code40874
PIN code246483
Population50
Households11
Area245.97 ha / 2.46 sq. km / 608 acres
Population density20 people per sq. km
Sex ratio786 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townJoshimath (19 km)
Current stateUttarakhand
Census 2011 stateUttarakhand
Current districtChamoli
Census 2011 districtChamoli

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 246483. This helps users verify the postal area for Gahar, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Gahar village
PIN code246483
Post offices linked with this PINTapoban SO, Bampa Seasonal BO, Jelam BO, Lata BO, Malari Sesonal BO, and Niti BO
Best matching post officeTapoban SO (Post office)
Delivery office records11
Postal districtChamoli
Postal stateUttarakhand
Postal divisionChamoli Division
Postal circleUttarakhand Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Gahar comes under Bhangyul gram panchayat and Joshimath C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Joshimath Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The tehsil headquarters is Joshimath at 19 km. The Census district headquarters, Gopeshwar, is 86 km away.

Administrative details for Gahar
Current stateUttarakhand
Census 2011 stateUttarakhand
Current districtChamoli
Census 2011 districtChamoli
State code5
District code57
Tehsil / Census sub-district code284
C.D. Block code7
Block panchayat code7

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Gahar village and its household count.

Total population

50 residents in 11 households

Male population

28

Female population

22

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: Not reported; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Not available in village

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Not available in village

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Gahar
ASHA workerAvailable
Veterinary hospital1

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Gahar
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceAvailable
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadNot available in village
All-weather roadNot available in village
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupNot available in village
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationNot available in village
Birth and death registration officeNot available in village
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Gahar
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterAvailable
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesNot available in village
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageNot available in village
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyNot available in village
Commercial power supplyNot available in village
Summer domestic power13 hours per day
Winter domestic power12 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Gahar
Net area sown8.80 hectares
Unirrigated area8.80 hectares
Forest area225.62 hectares
Current fallow land0.80 hectares
Other fallow land0.87 hectares
Main cropPaddy
Second cropPules
Third cropPotato

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Gahar
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Tapovan, within 5 km.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Tapovan, within 5 km.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Tapovan, within 5 km.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.

How to Reach Gahar

Joshimath (19 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Joshimath is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Gahar
Nearest major townJoshimath (19 km)
Tehsil headquartersJoshimath (19 km)
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadNot available in village

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Tehsil, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Gahar. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Gahar
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Veterinary Hospital1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors in Position1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff in Position1
Tap Water UntreatedAvailable
Tap Water Untreated Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tap Water Untreated Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
River CanalAvailable
River Canal Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
River Canal Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Sub Post OfficeAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Private Bus ServiceAvailable
TaxiAvailable
VansAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Daily Newspaper SupplyAvailable
Power Supply for Domestic UseAvailable
Power Supply for All UsersAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, tehsil, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gahar village located?

Gahar is located in Joshimath Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Chamoli.

Which Tehsil is Gahar in?

Gahar is in Joshimath Tehsil. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Gahar in?

District: Chamoli.

What is the village code of Gahar?

The Census village code of Gahar is 40874.

What is the PIN code of Gahar?

The PIN code reported for Gahar is 246483.

What is the population of Gahar?

Gahar has 50 residents in 11 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Gahar part of?

Gahar comes under Bhangyul gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Gahar?

The nearest statutory town to Gahar is Joshimath (19 km).

Which crops are grown in Gahar?

The main crops reported for Gahar are Paddy, Pules, and Potato.

What land-use details are available for Gahar?

Land-use details for Gahar include net area sown: 8.80 hectares and unirrigated area: 8.80 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Gahar?

Government primary school status for Gahar is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Gahar?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Gahar?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Gahar?

The total geographical area of Gahar is 245.97 hectares.

How many households are in Gahar?

Gahar has 11 households as per Census 2011.

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