Karachhon
Karachhon is a revenue village in Joshimath tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It had a population of 429 in 83 households (Census 2011).
429 souls. 83 homes.
Joshimath tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
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Karachhon today
- Bottle gourd₹1,800Chamoli APMC · 28 Oct 2026
- Cauliflower₹3,000Chamoli APMC · 28 Oct 2026
- Onion₹2,800Chamoli APMC · 28 Oct 2026
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Karachhon is a village in Joshimath tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. At the 2011 Census it had 429 people in 83 households, with a literacy rate of 83.2%. It is administered by the Karchhon gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 246483.
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Gram panchayat
Karachhon is in the Karchhon gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Karachhon compares
By population, Karachhon ranks #19 of 91 inhabited villages in Joshimath tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Karachhon 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 Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Karachhon at a glance
Karachhon is a village of 429 people in 83 households (Census 2011) in Joshimath tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, the 19th of 91 inhabited villages in Joshimath tehsil by population. Literacy is 83.2%, 0.7 points below the tehsil figure of 84.0%, and the sex ratio is 1,024 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 246483; the LGD village code is 40876.
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Key facts — Karachhon
Villages sharing pincode 246483
Other villages in Joshimath tehsil
View all 107 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 429Census 2011
- Male / female
- 212 / 217
- Households
- 83
- People per home
- 5.2
- Literacy rate
- 83.2%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Karachhon on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Karachhon. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Karachhon · 30.4913° N, 79.6310° E
Electoral profile
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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From Chamoli district
- Citizen’s Charter
District Administration, Chamoli · 21 Oct 2026
Elsewhere in Uttarakhand
- PRESS NOTE(22-10-2026)
District Administration, Uttarkashi · 22 Oct 2026
- Press Notice(13-10-2026)
District Administration, Uttarkashi · 13 Oct 2026
- Order for Village-Level Farmer Registry Camps under AgriStack Scheme : Tehsil Kandisaur
District Administration, Tehri Garhwal · 5 Oct 2026
- List of 300 selected players under the Chief Minister Udiyaman Khiladi Unnayan Yojana (2026–27) : Office of the District Sports Officer, Narendra Nagar, Tehri Garhwal
District Administration, Tehri Garhwal · 1 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Karachhon
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Essential services & places near Karachhon
Karachhon isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Joshimath tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices339 in Chamoli district
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
Bank · No map location — listed by district
MAIN RD GURUDWARA NEAR PNB 246443
- Bank (no name listed)
Bank
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics113 in Chamoli district
- Satnam Medico
Pharmacy
Primary / community health centre
Near Narshing Mandir, Block Joshimath
Primary / community health centre
Dhumak
Primary / community health centre
Ganai
Primary / community health centre
Kimana
Primary / community health centre
Langsi
Schools & anganwadis12 in Chamoli district
Colleges & universities2 in Chamoli district
Police & fire stations2 in Chamoli district
Government offices6 in Chamoli district
- Valley of Flowers Interpretation Centre
Government office
Temples61 in Chamoli district
- Bansi Narayan
Temple
Temple
Joshimath-Malari Road
- Dhyan Badri
Temple
- Kalpeshwar Mandir
Temple
- Narsingh Temple
Temple
- Phula Narayan
Temple
Churches1 in Chamoli district
- Jyoti Vidyala
Church
Other places of worship22 in Chamoli district
- Gurudwara Sri Hemkunt Sahib
Gurudwara
Gurudwara
Transport27 in Chamoli district
- Badrinath & Govindghat
Bus station
- G.M.O.U. Ltd (Rishikesh/Hariwad)
Bus station
- Pakhi
Bus stop
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
Community places1 in Chamoli district
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People often ask about Karachhon
Where is Karachhon located?
Karachhon is a village in Joshimath tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Karachhon in?
Karachhon is in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
Which gram panchayat does Karachhon belong to?
Karachhon comes under the Karchhon gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Karachhon?
The pincode of Karachhon, Joshimath, Chamoli is 246483.
What is the population of Karachhon?
As per the 2011 Census, Karachhon had a population of 429 (212 males and 217 females).
How many households are there in Karachhon?
Karachhon had 83 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Karachhon?
The literacy rate of Karachhon was 83.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Karachhon?
Karachhon had 1,024 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karachhon in?
Karachhon is in the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Karachhon?
Anil Baluni (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Garhwal Lok Sabha seat, which includes Karachhon, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Karachhon in?
Karachhon is in the Badrinath assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Karachhon?
Lakhapat Singh Butola (Indian National Congress) won the Badrinath assembly seat, which includes Karachhon, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Karachhon?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karachhon is 40876 and its Census 2011 village code is 40876.
Which villages are near Karachhon?
Villages near Karachhon include Bhangyul (within ~8 km), Ringi (within ~8 km), Dhak (within ~8 km), Karchi (within ~8 km), Tugasi (within ~8 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.
- 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)
What do you need to find near Karachhon?
- Hospital
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- Bank
- ATM
- Post office
- Market
- Police
- Petrol bunk
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Chamoli district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 28 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle gourd | Chamoli APMC | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Chamoli APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Onion | Chamoli APMC | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,800 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Potato | Chamoli APMC | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato | Chamoli APMC | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 28 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 Karachhon's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Karachhon →Compare Karachhon with… →All villages in Joshimath →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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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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