Karchi Village
Karchi is a revenue village in Joshimath tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It had a population of 328 in 68 households (Census 2011).
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328 souls. 68 homes.
Joshimath tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
Karchi today
- Bottle gourd₹1,500Chamoli APMC · 12 Nov 2026
- Cauliflower₹3,000Chamoli APMC · 12 Nov 2026
- Onion₹2,500Chamoli APMC · 12 Nov 2026
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Karchi at a glance
Karchi is one of the larger villages of Joshimath tehsil — 31st of 91 by population, with 328 people in 68 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 88.1%, above Chamoli district's 80.9% (Joshimath tehsil: 84.0%), while the sex ratio was 1,076 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 1,072. It falls under Regdi gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 246483. The village covers 68 hectares — about 0.68 km², or roughly 482 people per km² (Census 2011). Its nearest mapped neighbour is Tugasi, about 0.9 km away in a straight line.
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
- 1 self-help group with 6 members (2022-23) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
- Height
- about 2,303 m above sea level At Karchi's map point, from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 surface model (~90 m cells). Copernicus DEM GLO-90 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA.
Gram panchayat
Karchi is in the Regdi gram panchayat.
Other villages in Regdi
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Karchi compares
By population, Karchi ranks #31 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
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Karchi ranks
| Ranked by | Karchi | In Chamoli district | In Uttarakhand | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 328 | 350 of 1,170 (tied) | 5,194 of 15,746 (tied)above 67% | 196 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 68 | 378 of 1,170 (tied) | 5,323 of 15,746 (tied)above 66% | 45 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 88.1% | 180 of 1,170 (tied) | 1,930 of 15,746 (tied)above 88% | 80.9% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,076 per 1,000 males | 658 of 1,159 (tied) | 7,709 of 15,625 (tied)above 51% | 1,110 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.82 per household | 324 of 1,170 (tied) | 6,023 of 15,746 (tied)above 61% | 4.45 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 482.1 per km² | 277 of 1,163 | 3,789 of 15,688 (tied)above 76% | 296.9 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 22.3% | 1,104 of 1,170 (tied) | 15,009 of 15,746 (tied)above 5% | 49.4% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Karchi
In Chamoli district
- KukdaiKarnaprayag, Chamoli273 people · 89.2% literate · 1,084 per 1,000 · 4.71 per householdCompare →
- SarnaJilasu, Chamoli402 people · 86.0% literate · 1,072 per 1,000 · 4.79 per householdCompare →
- DumakJoshimath, Chamoli311 people · 89.3% literate · 1,060 per 1,000 · 4.57 per householdCompare →
- KailDewal, Chamoli417 people · 91.1% literate · 1,075 per 1,000 · 4.69 per householdCompare →
- Tajpur Laga KandaiDewal, Chamoli440 people · 86.0% literate · 1,095 per 1,000 · 4.84 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Uttarakhand
- DiyariKosya Kutauli, Nainital354 people · 88.7% literate · 1,082 per 1,000 · 4.85 per householdCompare →
- ToliDhaulchhina, Almora375 people · 85.8% literate · 1,072 per 1,000 · 4.81 per householdCompare →
- Sonjala NarsinghKaladhungi, Nainital339 people · 85.0% literate · 1,080 per 1,000 · 4.84 per householdCompare →
- Bhaguwa BangarRamnagar, Nainital359 people · 86.4% literate · 1,087 per 1,000 · 4.92 per householdCompare →
- JharauliKafligair, Bageshwar339 people · 89.8% literate · 1,093 per 1,000 · 4.84 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Karchi 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 Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- 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.
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Villages sharing pincode 246483
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View all 107 →Karchi — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
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
- 328Census 2011
- Male / female
- 158 / 170
- Households
- 68
- People per home
- 4.8
- Literacy rate
- 88.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 73
- Work participation
- 22.3%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Karchi on the map
Karchi · 30.4830° N, 79.6077° E
Electoral profile
Placed from Karchi's map location inside the constituency boundary. 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 postNearest services to Karchi
The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Karchi's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchBank branch · 9 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- ATMATM · 8.9 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- Post officeGovindghat Branch Post Office · 2.3 km (straight line) · PIN 246443 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
- Petrol pumpPetrol pump · 8.2 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- Hospital / PHCSubCentre, Topoban · 2 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolNone within 25 km
Health & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Karchi
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
- SubCentre, Topoban · Primary health centre2.0 km away · OpenStreetMap · 2026-10-23
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Essential services & places near Karchi
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Karchi's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices339 in Chamoli district
Post office · 2.3 km away (straight line)
Post office · 2.3 km away (straight line)
Post office · 2.4 km away (straight line)
Hospitals & clinics113 in Chamoli district
Primary / community health centre · 2 km away (straight line)
Topoban
Primary / community health centre · 8.9 km away (straight line)
Hailang
Primary / community health centre · 10 km away (straight line)
Lata
Schools & anganwadis12 in Chamoli district
Colleges & universities2 in Chamoli district
- ITI GOPESHWAR
ITI / vocational institute · 30 km away (straight line)
University · 75 km away (straight line)
Bharsar
Police & fire stations2 in Chamoli district
- Military border
Police station · 7 km away (straight line)
Government offices6 in Chamoli district
- Valley of Flowers Interpretation Centre
Government office · 24 km away (straight line)
Temples67 in Chamoli district
Churches1 in Chamoli district
Church · 9.7 km away (straight line)
Other places of worship22 in Chamoli district
Place of worship · 5.7 km away (straight line)
Gurudwara · 9.2 km away (straight line)
Gurudwara · 15 km away (straight line)
Transport27 in Chamoli district
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 8.2 km away (straight line)
- Badrinath & Govindghat
Bus station · 8.9 km away (straight line)
- G.M.O.U. Ltd (Rishikesh/Hariwad)
Bus station · 9.2 km away (straight line)
Community places1 in Chamoli district
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Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Not checked by VoiceOfVillage unless marked verified. Phone numbers and hours appear only when the source lists them; call before you travel. openstreetmap.org/copyright Bank branches: RBI IFSC lists (via github.com/razorpay/ifsc, public domain). Post offices: India Post, All India Pincode Directory (data.gov.in, GODL-India).
People often ask about Karchi
Where is Karchi located?
Karchi is a village in Joshimath tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Karchi in?
Karchi is in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
Which gram panchayat does Karchi belong to?
Karchi comes under the Regdi gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Karchi?
The pincode of Karchi, Joshimath, Chamoli is 246483.
What is the population of Karchi?
As per the 2011 Census, Karchi had a population of 328 (158 males and 170 females).
How many households are there in Karchi?
Karchi had 68 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Karchi?
Karchi covers about 68 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Karchi?
The literacy rate of Karchi was 88.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Karchi?
Karchi had 1,076 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karchi in?
Karchi is in the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Karchi?
Anil Baluni (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Garhwal Lok Sabha seat, which includes Karchi, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Karchi in?
Karchi is in the Badrinath assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Karchi?
Lakhapat Singh Butola (Indian National Congress) won the Badrinath assembly seat, which includes Karchi, in 2024.
Which development block is Karchi in?
Karchi is in the Joshimath development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Karchi?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karchi is 40870 and its Census 2011 village code is 40870.
Which villages are near Karchi?
Villages near Karchi include Tugasi (0.9 km), Ringi (1.2 km), Dhak (1.8 km), Chamtoli (2.1 km), Bhangyul (2.7 km).
What is the population of Karchi in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Karchi's Census 2011 population of 328 by Uttarakhand's official RGI projection (+18.9% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 390 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Karchi?
The sarpanch of Karchi 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, 12 Nov 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 12 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle gourd | Chamoli APMC | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Chamoli APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Onion | Chamoli APMC | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Potato | Chamoli APMC | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Tomato | Chamoli APMC | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) | Chamoli APMC | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 5 Nov 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 Karchi's shops. Best mandi price near Karchi →
Official dataAgmarknet, 12 Nov 2026