Chamoli


Chamoli is a district and city located in Uttarakhand State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Chamoli district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Tehsil or sub-districts.

Chamoli District overview


Chamoli is Town in Uttarakhand serves as administrative headquarter of Chamoli district. Total area of Chamoli District is 8,030 km² including 7,990 km² rural area and 40 km² urban area. There are 6 Tehsils part of Chamoli District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Chamoli District, Chamoli has 1246 villages.

Joshimath is the largest tehsil in Chamoli district by area covering 4676.63 km2 and Pokhari is the smallest tehsil in Chamoli district by area covering 253.79 km2. Chamoli is the largest tehsil by population while Pokhari is the smallest tehsil by population in Chamoli district.

Population of Chamoli District


As of the 2011 census, Chamoli district has a population of approximately 391,605 peoples which is divided into urban population of 59,396 and rular population of 332,209. The population density in Chamoli region is about 49.0 persons per square kilometer.

# Male Female Total
Total 193,991 197,614 391,605
Rural 160,369 171,840 332,209
Urban 33,622 25,774 59,396

Households of Chamoli District


There are about 88,964 houses in the district, including 14,646 urban houses and 74,318 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.4 people

Type Households
Total 88,964
Rural 74,318
Urban 14,646

List Of Tehsil in Chamoli District


Chamoli district is divided into several Tehsils or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 6 tehsils in Chamoli district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Tehsil in Chamoli:

Tehsil Area(km²) Population
Chamoli 1,230.1 99,982
Gairsain 500.6 62,412
Joshimath 4,676.6 48,202
Karnaprayag 304.6 56,005
Pokhari 253.8 35,890
Tharali 1,064.3 89,114

Frequently Asked Question About Chamoli District


How many villages are there in Chamoli district ?

There are 1246 villages in the Chamoli district.

What is the population of Chamoli district ?

As of the 2011 census, The population of Chamoli district is 391,605

How many town or city are there in Chamoli district ?

There are 6 town or city in the Chamoli district.

How many Tehsil in Chamoli district ?

There are 6 Tehsil in Chamoli district.

Which is the largest Tehsil in Chamoli district

Joshimath is the largest Tehsil in Chamoli district.

Which is the smallest Tehsil in Chamoli district ?

Pokhari is the smallest Tehsil in Chamoli district.

Which is the most populated Tehsil in Chamoli district ?

Chamoli is the most populated Tehsil in Chamoli district.

Which is the least populated Tehsil in Chamoli district ?

Pokhari is the most least populated Tehsil in Chamoli district.