Indian Village Directory

Galu Village

Galu is an inhabited village in Basar Sub-district of West Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 263659 and the Census 2011 record lists 265 people in 25 households. The local references include Basar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Basar at about 4 km.

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Quick answer: Galu is a village in Basar Sub-district, West Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 263659 and 265 people in 25 households.
Village Code263659
Population265
Households25
Nearest TownBasar

Key Village Facts

Village
Galu
Census Village Code
263659
State
Arunachal Pradesh
State Census Code
12
District
West Siang
District Census Code
250
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Basar
Sub-district Census Code
01636
CD Block
Basar
Households
25
Population
265
Male Population
134
Female Population
131
Sex Ratio
977.61
Nearest Town
Basar
Nearest Town Distance
4 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Galu at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 265 people and Basar as the nearest town reference for Galu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictWest Siang
Sub-districtBasar
CD BlockBasar
  • Galu falls under Basar Sub-district in West Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 263659.
  • The record lists 265 people living in 25 households.
  • Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Basar.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Average Household Size10.6 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share98.11%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Galu in the official administrative record. Census village code 263659 and Basar CD Block.

State Census Code
12
District Census Code
250
Sub-district Census Code
01636
Village Census Code
263659
CD Block Code
0042
CD Block Name
Basar

Location and Distance

Basar is the nearest town listed for Galu, about 4 km away. Aalo is listed as the district headquarters at about 54 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Basar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Aalo
Distance from District Headquarter
54 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Basar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
4 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Basar
Distance within State/UT
4 km
Nearest Town
Basar
Distance from Nearest Town
4 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 265 people in 25 households, with 134 male residents and 131 female residents. The average household size is 10.6, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 98.11% for Galu.

Total Households
25
Total Population
265
Male Population
134
Female Population
131
Sex Ratio
977.61
Average Household Size
10.6
ST Population
260
ST Male Population
130
ST Female Population
130
ST Population Share
98.11
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Galu list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Galu include river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Galu.

Tractors
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Galu include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Galu is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Galu show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Millet. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Lungi
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Bolup
Agricultural Commodities Third
Millet
Handicrafts Commodities Third
Oshi

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Galu village located?

Galu is in Basar Sub-district of West Siang district in Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Galu village in?

Galu village is in West Siang district.

Which state is Galu village in?

Galu village is in Arunachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Galu under?

Galu comes under Basar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Galu?

The Census village code of Galu is 263659.

What is the population of Galu village?

The village record lists 265 people and 25 households for Galu.

How many households are in Galu village?

The village record lists 25 households for Galu.

What is the male and female population of Galu?

The record lists 134 male residents and 131 female residents for Galu.

What is the sex ratio of Galu village?

The sex ratio of Galu is 977.61 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Galu village reported?

Area appears as 0 for Galu, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.

What is the nearest town to Galu?

The nearest town listed for Galu is Basar, about 4 km away.

How far is Galu from the district headquarters?

Galu is about 54 km from Aalo, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Galu from the sub-district headquarters?

Galu is about 4 km from Basar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Galu?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Galu.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Galu?

For Galu, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Millet.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Galu.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Galu.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Galu.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.