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Chamoli

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Area · — km²
Population · 3,91,605
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About the district

Chamoli — district of Uttarakhand

Chamoli is a district in Uttarakhand. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Chamoli

Home to Auli ski resort and gateway to Nanda Devi, India's second-highest peak.

District HQ
Gairsain

Must-visit places in Chamoli

hill

Auli

India's premier ski resort located at 3,000m elevation in the Himalayas.

  • park
    Nanda Devi National Park

    UNESCO World Heritage Site protecting the sacred peak and alpine meadows of Nanda Devi.

  • hill
    Chopta

    Scenic hill station known as the 'Mini Switzerland of India' with meadows and forests.

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Then & Now

Chamoli district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
3,32,209
Census 2011 baseline
+31.9%
Population · 2026
4,38,301
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
74,318
Census 2011 baseline
+16.7%
Households · 2026
86,713
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,297 villages

Chamoli district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
1,60,369Census 2011
Female population
1,71,840Census 2011
Sex ratio
1072 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
74,318Census 2011
SC population
68,000Census 2011
ST population
9,046Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
4,38,301+31.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
86,713RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
1,57,909Census 2011
Cultivators
67,057Census 2011
Agri labourers
874Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
87.0%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
68,149 / 69,19498% complete
SBM-G toilets
25,701Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Chamoli district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
42 of 1,297 villages have notable places mapped · 3%
  • Temple· 38
  • PHC· 15
  • Hospital· 7

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Chamoli district.

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All 12 mandals of Chamoli

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1297 villages · 616 GPs
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Top villages in Chamoli

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Chamoli

How many mandals and villages are in Chamoli district?

Chamoli district has 12 mandals and 1,297 revenue villages across 616 gram panchayats in Uttarakhand.

Where is the headquarters of Chamoli district?

The district headquarters of Chamoli is —.

What is the pincode of Chamoli district?

Chamoli district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Chamoli may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Chamoli fall under?

Chamoli district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Chamoli district?

Chamoli district had a population of 3,91,605 per the 2011 Census, across 1,297 villages.

When was Chamoli district formed?

Chamoli district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Chamoli district?

Major rivers in Chamoli district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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