Sarmola village, Pokhari tehsil | Pincode 246429

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

MANOHARI DEVI

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LGD code: 41244
Pincode: 246429
Post office: Gauchar
Population: 378
Households: 87
Literacy rate: 64.3%
Sex ratio: 1305 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 212
Distance to district centre: 18 km
Distance to mandal centre: 17 km
Distance to Dehradun: 111 km
Distance to Delhi: 268 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Trauma Centre · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Sarmola compares

By population, Sarmola ranks #26 of 108 villages in Pokhari mandal.

Literacy rate

64.3%

−7.6% vs mandal average

Sarmola: 64.3%
Pokhari mandal: 71.9%
Chamoli district: 71.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,305

+190 vs mandal average

Sarmola: 1,305
Pokhari mandal: 1,115

Household size

people per home

4.3

−0.1 vs mandal average

Sarmola: 4.3
Pokhari mandal: 4.4

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Sarmola at a glance

Sarmola is a village of 378 people in 87 households (Census 2011) in Pokhari tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, the 26th-largest of 108 villages in Pokhari tehsil. Literacy is 64%, 8 points below the tehsil average of 72% and the sex ratio is 1,305 women per 1,000 men. It lies 18 km from the Chamoli district centre, 46 km from Kulheri, the nearest town (straight-line distances). The pincode is 246429, served by Gauchar post office; the LGD village code is 41244. The nearest hospital or health centre is Trauma Centre, 4 km away. The sarpanch is MANOHARI DEVI , and the village votes in Rudraprayag assembly constituency, represented by MLA Bharat Singh Chaudhary. The population is estimated at 446 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Sarmola · this village	378	64%	—
Nijmola · Chamoli	555	67%	0 km N
Kumera · Pokhari	222	73%	0.4 km N
Gauhana · Chamoli	965	61%	0.9 km S
Gadona · Pokhari	180	70%	0.9 km S
Khala · Chamoli	344	73%	0.8 km E
Hat · Chamoli	306	78%	0.8 km E

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Key facts — Sarmola

LGD code: 41244
Pincode: 246429
Post office: Gauchar
Population (Census 2011): 378
Population (projected 2026): 446
Households: 87
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1305
Literacy rate: 64.3%
Coordinates: 30.29189°N, 79.19237°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Rudraprayag
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Bharat Singh Chaudhary
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: MANOHARI DEVI
Block / Mandal: Pokhari

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Chamoli district level

Then & Now

Sarmola — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

378

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

446

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.4%

Households · 2026

103

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

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 378Census 2011
Households: 87Census 2011
Literacy rate: 64.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1305 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4462026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 1032026 projection
Active job cards: 68,421MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 41,959MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 83,23,825ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,026NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 90.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 87.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 91.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 41.8%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 87.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Chamoli district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Chamoli district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Chamoli district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Sarmola

Mandal centre

Pokhari · ≈ 17 km

≈ 35 min by car · 42 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Chamoli · ≈ 18 km

≈ 37 min by car · 44 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,444 people

Kulheri · ≈ 46 km

≈ 1 h 34 min by car · 1 h 52 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun111 kmcapital
Delhi268 km
Kolkata1252 km
Mumbai1400 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Bus stopKalina (soad)12 km
Hospital / PHCTrauma Centre4 km
ATM / bankSTATE BANK OF INDIA18 km
Petrol pumpINDIAN OIL FUEL STATION18 km
CollegeUttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry32 km
Police stationRudraprayag Police Station20 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Sarmola

1 Temple mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Karnaprayag ghatTemple4.0 km ↗

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Lead story

September 2026

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Uttarakhand CM orders Chamoli village road completion in 3 months

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Uttarakhand CM orders Chamoli village road completion in 3 months
ChamoliThe News Mill2 days ago
Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25
The Times of India3 days ago
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
The Times of India3 days ago
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice6 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
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Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
The Times of India11 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Sarmola

What is the pincode of Sarmola?

The pincode of Sarmola, Pokhari tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand is 246429. The post office is Gauchar.

Which post office delivers to Sarmola?

Mail for Sarmola is delivered through Gauchar post office, pincode 246429, in Pokhari tehsil, Chamoli district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Sarmola located?

Sarmola is a village in Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Sarmola as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sarmola village has a population of 378 across 87 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Sarmola?

The current sarpanch of Sarmola gram panchayat is MANOHARI DEVI .

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sarmola in?

Sarmola falls under the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sarmola in?

Sarmola falls under the Rudraprayag assembly constituency (AC #8) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Sarmola?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sarmola village is 64.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Sarmola?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sarmola village is 1305 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sarmola?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sarmola, including Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana (Uttarakhand), Vidhwa Pension Yojana (Uttarakhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Sarmola from Chamoli district centre?

Sarmola is approximately 18 km (straight-line) from the centre of Chamoli district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Sarmola?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sarmola village is 41244.

Which is the nearest town to Sarmola?

Kulheri (population 10,444, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 46 km from Sarmola in a straight line.

How big is Sarmola compared to other villages in Pokhari tehsil?

Sarmola ranks 26 of 108 villages in Pokhari tehsil by Census 2011 population (378 residents).

How far is Sarmola from Dehradun?

Sarmola is about 111 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 145 km.

How far is Sarmola from Delhi?

Sarmola is about 268 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 348 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Sarmola?

Kalina (soad) is the nearest bus stop to Sarmola, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Sarmola?

Trauma Centre is the nearest hospital or health centre to Sarmola, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Sarmola?

STATE BANK OF INDIA is the nearest ATM or bank to Sarmola, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Sarmola?

INDIAN OIL FUEL STATION is the nearest petrol pump to Sarmola, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Who is the MLA of Sarmola?

Sarmola falls under Rudraprayag assembly constituency (AC 8). The sitting MLA is Bharat Singh Chaudhary (BJP).

Who is the MP for Sarmola?

Sarmola is in Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Anil Baluni (Anil Baluni).

What is the population of Sarmola in 2026?

Sarmola is estimated at 446 people in 2026, up about 18% from 378 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Sarmola in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Sarmola in Chamoli district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Sarmola?

MANOHARI DEVI is the sarpanch of Sarmola gram panchayat, Pokhari tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Pokhari tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)