Paini
Paini is a revenue village in Joshimath tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It had a population of 664 in 153 households (Census 2011).
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664 souls. 153 homes.
Joshimath tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
Paini today
- Bottle gourd₹1,200Chamoli APMC · 5 Nov 2026
- Cauliflower₹2,500Chamoli APMC · 5 Nov 2026
- Cucumbar(Kheera)₹2,000Chamoli APMC · 5 Nov 2026
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Paini at a glance
Paini is one of the larger villages of Joshimath tehsil — 10th of 91 by population, with 664 people in 153 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 91.5%, above Chamoli district's 80.9% (Joshimath tehsil: 84.0%), while the sex ratio was 799 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 1,072. It falls under Paini gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 246443. The village covers 270 hectares — about 2.7 km², or roughly 246 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Badrinath assembly constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Joshimath Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 0 self-help groups with 0 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Paini is in the Paini gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Paini compares
By population, Paini ranks #10 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+.
Official dataCensus 2011
What Paini had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 246443
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Uttarakhand's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+18.9%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 664Census 2011
- Male / female
- 369 / 295
- Households
- 153
- People per home
- 4.3
- Literacy rate
- 91.5%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 412
- Work participation
- 62.0%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Paini on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 2 km, from the village's own post office in India Post's directory — not the exact site of Paini. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Paini · 30.5220° N, 79.5294° 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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Write a postEssential services & places near Paini
Paini 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
Hospitals & clinics113 in Chamoli district
- Satnam Medico
Pharmacy
Primary / community health centre
Near Narshing Mandir, Block Joshimath
Primary / community health centre
Dhumak
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
Temples67 in Chamoli district
Temple
Temple
Temple
Churches1 in Chamoli district
Other places of worship22 in Chamoli district
Gurudwara
Gurudwara
Transport27 in Chamoli district
- Badrinath & Govindghat
Bus station
- G.M.O.U. Ltd (Rishikesh/Hariwad)
Bus station
- Pakhi
Bus stop
Community places1 in Chamoli district
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People often ask about Paini
Where is Paini located?
Paini is a village in Joshimath tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Paini in?
Paini is in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
Which gram panchayat does Paini belong to?
Paini comes under the Paini gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Paini?
The pincode of Paini, Joshimath, Chamoli is 246443.
What is the population of Paini?
As per the 2011 Census, Paini had a population of 664 (369 males and 295 females).
How many households are there in Paini?
Paini had 153 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Paini?
Paini covers about 270 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Paini?
The literacy rate of Paini was 91.5% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Paini?
Paini had 799 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Paini in?
Paini is in the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Paini?
Anil Baluni (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Garhwal Lok Sabha seat, which includes Paini, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Paini in?
Paini is in the Badrinath assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Paini?
Lakhapat Singh Butola (Indian National Congress) won the Badrinath assembly seat, which includes Paini, in 2024.
Which development block is Paini in?
Paini is in the Joshimath development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Paini?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Paini is 40823 and its Census 2011 village code is 40823.
Which villages are near Paini?
Villages near Paini include Gulabkoti (about 4 km), Molta (about 4.5 km), Pagnau (about 4.5 km), Chaien (about 5 km), Thaing (about 5.5 km).
What is the population of Paini in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Paini's Census 2011 population of 664 by Uttarakhand's official RGI projection (+18.9% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 790 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Paini?
The sarpanch of Paini has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
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
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Chamoli district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 5 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle gourd | Chamoli APMC | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Chamoli APMC | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) | Chamoli APMC | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Onion | Chamoli APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Potato | Chamoli APMC | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 5 Nov 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 Paini's shops. Best mandi price near Paini →
Official dataAgmarknet, 5 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the village's own post office in India Post's directory).
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