★ Revenue village · Joshimath tehsil · Chamoli ★

Jalam

Joshimath tehsil
Pincode 246443
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Jalam is a revenue village in Joshimath tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It had a population of 224 in 81 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

224 souls. 81 homes.

Joshimath tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.

224
Population
81
Households
77.8%
Literacy
867
Sex ratio
LGD 40897Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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  • Brinjal₹1,200Kotadwara APMC · 27 Oct 2026
  • Orange₹3,200Kotadwara APMC · 27 Oct 2026
  • Raddish₹800Kotadwara APMC · 27 Oct 2026
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Jalam is a village in Joshimath tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. At the 2011 Census it had 224 people in 81 households, with a literacy rate of 77.8%. It is administered by the Jelam gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 246443.

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LGD village code40897
Census 2011 code40897
Gram panchayatJelam · LGD 22332
Pincode246443
TehsilJoshimath · LGD 284
DistrictChamoli
Male / Female120 / 104 · Census 2011
Lok SabhaGarhwal · Anil Baluni (BJP)
AssemblyBadrinath · Lakhapat Singh Butola (INC)

Gram panchayat

Jalam is in the Jelam gram panchayat.

Other villages in Jelam

Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Jalam compares

By population, Jalam ranks #47 of 91 inhabited villages in Joshimath tehsil.

Literacy rate%
77.8%
−6.2% vs Joshimath tehsil average
Jalam
77.8%
Joshimath tehsil
84.0%
Chamoli district
80.9%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
867
+26 vs Joshimath tehsil average
Jalam
867
Joshimath tehsil
841
Chamoli district
1,072
Household sizepeople per home
2.8
−1.1 vs Joshimath tehsil average
Jalam
2.8
Joshimath tehsil
3.8
Chamoli district
4.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

What Jalam had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 1 in the village
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Treated tap water Available
  • All-weather road Available
  • Public bus service Available
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Jalam at a glance

Jalam is a village of 224 people in 81 households (Census 2011) in Joshimath tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, the 47th of 91 inhabited villages in Joshimath tehsil by population. Literacy is 77.8%, 6.2 points below the tehsil figure of 84.0%, and the sex ratio is 867 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 246443; the LGD village code is 40897.

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Key facts — Jalam

LGD village code40897
Pincode246443
Population (Census 2011)224
Households81
Literacy77.8%
Sex ratio867 ♀/1000♂
Block / TehsilJoshimath
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Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). VoiceOfVillage shows official figures only — no projections.
Population
Population
224Census 2011
Male / female
120 / 104
Households
81
People per home
2.8
Education
Literacy rate
77.8%literates ÷ people aged 7+

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

Approximate location

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Jalam · 30.5147° N, 79.5457° E

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≈ 30.51° N, 79.55° E · approximate (within ~15 km)© OpenStreetMap contributors

Electoral profile

Lok SabhaGarhwal · Anil Baluni (BJP), elected 2024
AssemblyBadrinath · Lakhapat Singh Butola (INC), MLA since 2024

Estimated: 100% of the 23 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, assembly by-election results, July 2024 (archived copy, Wayback Machine).

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Essential services & places near Jalam

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Banks, ATMs & post offices339 in Chamoli district

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Hospitals & clinics113 in Chamoli district

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Schools & anganwadis12 in Chamoli district

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Colleges & universities2 in Chamoli district

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Police & fire stations2 in Chamoli district

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Government offices6 in Chamoli district

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Temples61 in Chamoli district

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Churches1 in Chamoli district

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Other places of worship22 in Chamoli district

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Transport27 in Chamoli district

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Community places1 in Chamoli district

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People often ask about Jalam

  1. Where is Jalam located?

    Jalam is a village in Joshimath tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.

  2. Which district is Jalam in?

    Jalam is in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Jalam belong to?

    Jalam comes under the Jelam gram panchayat.

  4. What is the pincode of Jalam?

    The pincode of Jalam, Joshimath, Chamoli is 246443.

  5. What is the population of Jalam?

    As per the 2011 Census, Jalam had a population of 224 (120 males and 104 females).

  6. How many households are there in Jalam?

    Jalam had 81 households at the 2011 Census.

  7. What is the literacy rate of Jalam?

    The literacy rate of Jalam was 77.8% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  8. What is the sex ratio of Jalam?

    Jalam had 867 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  9. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jalam in?

    Jalam is in the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency.

  10. Who is the MP for Jalam?

    Anil Baluni (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Garhwal Lok Sabha seat, which includes Jalam, in 2024.

  11. Which assembly constituency is Jalam in?

    Jalam is in the Badrinath assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  12. Who is the MLA for Jalam?

    Lakhapat Singh Butola (Indian National Congress) won the Badrinath assembly seat, which includes Jalam, in 2024.

  13. What is the LGD code of Jalam?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Jalam is 40897 and its Census 2011 village code is 40897.

  14. Which villages are near Jalam?

    Villages near Jalam include Molta (within ~15 km), Pagnau (within ~15 km), Gulabkoti (within ~15 km), Chaien (within ~15 km), Tugasi (within ~15 km).

Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.

Sources & freshness
  • Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
  • Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
  • Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
  • Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
  • Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory

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Mandi prices · Chamoli

No market in Chamoli district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Kotadwara APMC, Pauri Garhwal district — about 92 km away, straight-line.

Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Brinjal · BrinjalKotadwara APMC1,2001,2001,20027 Oct 2026
OrangeKotadwara APMC3,2003,2003,20027 Oct 2026
Raddish · RaddishKotadwara APMC80080080027 Oct 2026
Sponge gourd · Sponge gourdKotadwara APMC1,1001,1001,10027 Oct 2026
Tomato · TomatoKotadwara APMC1,2001,2001,20027 Oct 2026

Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →

These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Jalam's shops.

Nearby villages
Moltawithin ~15 km
Pagnauwithin ~15 km
Gulabkotiwithin ~15 km
Chaienwithin ~15 km
Tugasiwithin ~15 km
Dhakwithin ~15 km

Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).

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Helplines

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Schemes worth checking

  • PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.

  • Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.

  • PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.

  • Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority

    Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.

  • National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution

    Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.

  • National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.

  • PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment

    Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.

  • Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.

  • Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).

  • Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.

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