Indian Village Directory

Garvale Village

Garvale is an inhabited village in Somvarpet Taluk of Kodagu district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 617951, the Census 2011 record lists 551 people in 165 households and the reported area is 2,466.65 hectares. The local references include Garvale Gram Panchayat, Somvarpet CD Block and the nearest town reference is Madikeri at about 25 km.

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Quick answer: Garvale is a village in Somvarpet Taluk, Kodagu district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 617951 and 551 people in 165 households.
Village Code617951
Population551
Households165
Area2,466.65 hectares
Nearest TownMadikeri

Key Village Facts

Village
Garvale
Census Village Code
617951
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Kodagu
District Census Code
576
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Somvarpet
Sub-district Census Code
05567
CD Block
Somvarpet
Gram Panchayat
Garvale
Households
165
Population
551
Male Population
260
Female Population
291
Sex Ratio
1,119.23
Area
2,466.65 hectares
Area
24.67 sq km
Nearest Town
Madikeri
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
571251
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Garvale at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 551 people, 2,466.65 hectares of reported area and Madikeri as the nearest town reference for Garvale, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKodagu
CD BlockSomvarpet
Gram PanchayatGARVALE
  • Garvale falls under Somvarpet Taluk in Kodagu district, Karnataka.
  • The Census village code is 617951.
  • The record lists 551 people living in 165 households.
  • The reported village area is 2,466.65 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Madikeri.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density22.34 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.34 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.08%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.18%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Garvale in the official administrative record. Census village code 617951, Garvale Gram Panchayat and Somvarpet CD Block.

State Census Code
29
District Census Code
576
Sub-district Census Code
05567
Village Census Code
617951
CD Block Code
0135
CD Block Name
Somvarpet
Gram Panchayat Name
Garvale

Location and Distance

Madikeri is the nearest town listed for Garvale, about 25 km away. Madikeri is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Somwarpet
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
30 km
District Headquarter
Madikeri
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Madikeri
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madikeri
Distance within State/UT
25 km
Nearest Town
Madikeri
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
2,466.65 hectares
Area
24.67 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 551 people in 165 households, with 260 male residents and 291 female residents. The average household size is 3.34, and SC share is 7.08% and ST share is 0.18% for Garvale. Population density works out to about 22.34 people per sq km.

Total Households
165
Total Population
551
Male Population
260
Female Population
291
Sex Ratio
1,119.23
Average Household Size
3.34
SC Population
39
SC Male Population
18
SC Female Population
21
SC Population Share
7.08
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.18
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Garvale list 1 government primary school, 1 private 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Garvale. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Garvale include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
984.93 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Garvale include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Garvale.

Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Garvale show that reported agricultural commodities include Coffee and Cardamom and net sown area is 592.03 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Coffee
Agricultural Commodities Second
Cardamom
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
388.78 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
456.42 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.49 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
44 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
592.03
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
592.03 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Garvale

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 1 50%
Canara Bank 1 50%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 571251 Kodagu Somvarpet Aigur Aigoor S M Road, Aigoor, Kodagu, Karnataka, 571251
Canara Bank CRM 571251 Kodagu Somvarpet Kumbur Madapur Okay Bldg, Main Road, Kodagu, Karnataka, 571251

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 Garvale village located?

Garvale is in Somvarpet Taluk of Kodagu district in Karnataka, India.

Which district is Garvale village in?

Garvale village is in Kodagu district.

Which state is Garvale village in?

Garvale village is in Karnataka.

Which taluk is Garvale under?

Garvale comes under Somvarpet Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Garvale?

The Census village code of Garvale is 617951.

Which Gram Panchayat is Garvale under?

Garvale is listed under GARVALE Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Somvarpet.

What is the population of Garvale village?

The village record lists 551 people and 165 households for Garvale.

How many households are in Garvale village?

The village record lists 165 households for Garvale.

What is the male and female population of Garvale?

The record lists 260 male residents and 291 female residents for Garvale.

What is the sex ratio of Garvale village?

The sex ratio of Garvale is 1,119.23 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Garvale village?

The reported geographical area of Garvale is 2,466.65 hectares.

What is the population density of Garvale village?

The approximate population density of Garvale is 22.34 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Garvale?

The nearest town listed for Garvale is Madikeri, about 25 km away.

How far is Garvale from the district headquarters?

Garvale is about 25 km from Madikeri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Garvale from the sub-district headquarters?

Garvale is about 30 km from Somwarpet, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Garvale?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school for Garvale.

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

For Garvale, reported agricultural commodities include Coffee and Cardamom and net sown area is 592.03 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Garvale?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Garvale. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.