Where is Gewa (496) village located?
Gewa (496) is in Chaurah Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Gewa (496) Village
Gewa (496) is an inhabited village in Chaurah Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 007062, the Census 2011 record lists 248 people in 45 households and the reported area is 329 hectares. The local references include Tisa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 64 km.
Village Code007062
Population248
Households45
Area329 hectares
Nearest TownChamba
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Gewa (496)
- Census Village Code
- 007062
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 02
- District
- Chamba
- District Census Code
- 023
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Chaurah
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00084
- CD Block
- Tisa
- Households
- 45
- Population
- 248
- Male Population
- 130
- Female Population
- 118
- Sex Ratio
- 907.69
- Area
- 329 hectares
- Area
- 3.29 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Chamba
- Nearest Town Distance
- 64 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 176321
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Gewa (496) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 248 people, 329 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Gewa (496), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Gewa (496) falls under Chaurah Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 007062.
- The record lists 248 people living in 45 households.
- The reported village area is 329 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Chamba.
- 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.
Population Density75.38 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.51 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share80.65%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share2.82%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gewa (496) in the official administrative record. Census village code 007062 and Tisa CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 02
- District Census Code
- 023
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00084
- Village Census Code
- 007062
- CD Block Code
- 0002
- CD Block Name
- Tisa
Location and Distance
Chamba is the nearest town listed for Gewa (496), about 64 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 64 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Bhanjraru
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 29 km
- District Headquarter
- Chamba
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 64 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Chamba
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 64 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Yes
- Nearest Town
- Chamba
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 64 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 329 hectares
- Area
- 3.29 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 248 people in 45 households, with 130 male residents and 118 female residents. The average household size is 5.51, and SC share is 80.65% and ST share is 2.82% for Gewa (496). Population density works out to about 75.38 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 45
- Total Population
- 248
- Male Population
- 130
- Female Population
- 118
- Sex Ratio
- 907.69
- Average Household Size
- 5.51
- SC Population
- 200
- SC Male Population
- 102
- SC Female Population
- 98
- SC Population Share
- 80.65
- ST Population
- 7
- ST Male Population
- 5
- ST Female Population
- 2
- ST Population Share
- 2.82
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gewa (496) list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Gewa (496). Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gewa (496) include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 2 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gewa (496) include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Gewa (496) 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
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Gewa (496) 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 Gewa (496) show that reported agricultural commodities include Pulses, Maize and Rice and net sown area is 18 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Pulses
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Maize
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Rice
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 8.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 2 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 299 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 18.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 18 hectares
Other Available Details
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- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Gewa (496) village in?
Gewa (496) village is in Chamba district.
Which state is Gewa (496) village in?
Gewa (496) village is in Himachal Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Gewa (496) under?
Gewa (496) comes under Chaurah Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gewa (496)?
The Census village code of Gewa (496) is 007062.
What is the population of Gewa (496) village?
The village record lists 248 people and 45 households for Gewa (496).
How many households are in Gewa (496) village?
The village record lists 45 households for Gewa (496).
What is the male and female population of Gewa (496)?
The record lists 130 male residents and 118 female residents for Gewa (496).
What is the sex ratio of Gewa (496) village?
The sex ratio of Gewa (496) is 907.69 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gewa (496) village?
The reported geographical area of Gewa (496) is 329 hectares.
What is the population density of Gewa (496) village?
The approximate population density of Gewa (496) is 75.38 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gewa (496)?
The nearest town listed for Gewa (496) is Chamba, about 64 km away.
How far is Gewa (496) from the district headquarters?
Gewa (496) is about 64 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gewa (496) from the sub-district headquarters?
Gewa (496) is about 29 km from Bhanjraru, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gewa (496)?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Gewa (496).
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gewa (496)?
For Gewa (496), reported agricultural commodities include Pulses, Maize and Rice and net sown area is 18 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Gewa (496).
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Gewa (496).