Gawai (171) is an inhabited village in Cheta Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 025685, the Census 2011 record lists 191 people in 28 households and the reported area is 563.49 hectares. The local references include Chaupal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chaupal at about 94 km.
In short:
Gawai (171) is a village in Cheta Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 025685 and 191 people in 28 households.
Village Code025685
Population191
Households28
Area563.49 hectares
Nearest TownChaupal
Detailed village profile
Gawai (171) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 191 people, 563.49 hectares of reported area and Chaupal as the nearest town reference for Gawai (171), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Gawai (171) falls under Cheta Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 025685.
The record lists 191 people living in 28 households.
The reported village area is 563.49 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Chaupal.
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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Gawai (171)
Census Village Code
025685
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Shimla
District Census Code
033
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Cheta
Sub-district Census Code
00186
CD Block
Chaupal
Households
28
Population
191
Male Population
107
Female Population
84
Sex Ratio
785.05
Area
563.49 hectares
Area
5.63 sq km
Nearest Town
Chaupal
Nearest Town Distance
94 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
171217
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density33.9 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.82 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share35.08%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share6.1%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gawai (171) in the official administrative record. Census village code 025685 and Chaupal CD Block.
State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00186
Village Census Code
025685
CD Block Code
0071
CD Block Name
Chaupal
Location and Distance
Chaupal is the nearest town listed for Gawai (171), about 94 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 194 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Kupvi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
38 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
194 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chaupal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
94 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Chaupal
Distance from Nearest Town
94 km
Total Geographical Area
563.49 hectares
Area
5.63 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 191 people in 28 households, with 107 male residents and 84 female residents. The average household size is 6.82, and SC share is 35.08% and ST share is 0% for Gawai (171). Population density works out to about 33.9 people per sq km.
Total Households
28
Total Population
191
Male Population
107
Female Population
84
Sex Ratio
785.05
Average Household Size
6.82
SC Population
67
SC Male Population
42
SC Female Population
25
SC Population Share
35.08
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gawai (171) list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Gawai (171). Verify current services locally before medical use.
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gawai (171) 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.26 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Gawai (171).
Public Bus Service
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Gawai (171) 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Gawai (171) 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 Gawai (171) show that reported agricultural commodities include Pea and Potato, net sown area is 15.09 hectares and irrigated land is 0.92 hectares (6.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Pea
Agricultural Commodities Second
Potato
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.91
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.11 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
542.12 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
15.09
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
14.17 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.92
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
0.92 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Uco Bank
1
100%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gawai (171) village located?
Gawai (171) is in Cheta Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Which district is Gawai (171) village in?
Gawai (171) village is in Shimla district.
Which state is Gawai (171) village in?
Gawai (171) village is in Himachal Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Gawai (171) under?
Gawai (171) comes under Cheta Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gawai (171)?
The Census village code of Gawai (171) is 025685.
What is the population of Gawai (171) village?
The village record lists 191 people and 28 households for Gawai (171).
How many households are in Gawai (171) village?
The village record lists 28 households for Gawai (171).
What is the male and female population of Gawai (171)?
The record lists 107 male residents and 84 female residents for Gawai (171).
What is the sex ratio of Gawai (171) village?
The sex ratio of Gawai (171) is 785.05 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gawai (171) village?
The reported geographical area of Gawai (171) is 563.49 hectares.
What is the population density of Gawai (171) village?
The approximate population density of Gawai (171) is 33.9 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gawai (171)?
The nearest town listed for Gawai (171) is Chaupal, about 94 km away.
How far is Gawai (171) from the district headquarters?
Gawai (171) is about 194 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gawai (171) from the sub-district headquarters?
Gawai (171) is about 38 km from Kupvi, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gawai (171)?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Gawai (171).
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gawai (171)?
For Gawai (171), reported agricultural commodities include Pea and Potato, net sown area is 15.09 hectares and irrigated land is 0.92 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gawai (171)?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gawai (171). These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Gawai (171).
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.