Indian Village Directory

Ghurkuna Village

Ghurkuna is an inhabited village in Bhanoli Sub-district of Almora district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 053567, the Census 2011 record lists 265 people in 52 households and the reported area is 204.69 hectares. The local references include Andoli Gram Panchayat, Dhaula Devi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Almora at about 40 km.

In short:

Ghurkuna is a village in Bhanoli Sub-district, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 053567 and 265 people in 52 households.

Village Code053567
Population265
Households52
Area204.69 hectares
Nearest TownAlmora

Detailed village profile

Ghurkuna at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 265 people, 204.69 hectares of reported area and Almora as the nearest town reference for Ghurkuna, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Almora
Sub-district Bhanoli
CD Block Dhaula Devi
Gram Panchayat ANDOLI
  • Ghurkuna falls under Bhanoli Sub-district in Almora district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 053567.
  • The record lists 265 people living in 52 households.
  • The reported village area is 204.69 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Almora.
  • 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
Ghurkuna
Census Village Code
053567
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Almora
District Census Code
064
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhanoli
Sub-district Census Code
00333
CD Block
Dhaula Devi
Gram Panchayat
Andoli
Households
52
Population
265
Male Population
121
Female Population
144
Sex Ratio
1,190.08
Area
204.69 hectares
Area
2.05 sq km
Nearest Town
Almora
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
263623
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 Density 129.46 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.1 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 100% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ghurkuna in the official administrative record. Census village code 053567, Andoli Gram Panchayat and Dhaula Devi CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
064
Sub-district Census Code
00333
Village Census Code
053567
CD Block Code
0070
CD Block Name
Dhaula Devi
Gram Panchayat Name
Andoli

Location and Distance

Almora is the nearest town listed for Ghurkuna, about 40 km away. Almora is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhanoli
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Almora
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Almora
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
395 km
Nearest Town
Almora
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
204.69 hectares
Area
2.05 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 265 people in 52 households, with 121 male residents and 144 female residents. The average household size is 5.1, and SC share is 100% and ST share is 0% for Ghurkuna. Population density works out to about 129.46 people per sq km.

Total Households
52
Total Population
265
Male Population
121
Female Population
144
Sex Ratio
1,190.08
Average Household Size
5.1
SC Population
265
SC Male Population
121
SC Female Population
144
SC Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ghurkuna 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ghurkuna 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
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
29.63 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ghurkuna include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ghurkuna include self-help groups and Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ghurkuna is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 18 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ghurkuna show that reported agricultural commodities include Other Milltes, Basket and Rope and net sown area is 37.01 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Manufacturers Commodities First
Basket
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Rope
Agricultural Commodities Third
Other Milltes
Forest Area In Hectares
50.95 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
39.78
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
32.04 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
12.1 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.18 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
37.01
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
40.19 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ghurkuna

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
3
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 2 67%
Other 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 100%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 263623 Almora Bhanoli Pali Main Road Gunaditya State Bank of India, Pali Pali, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263623
State Bank of India Other 263623 Almora Bhanoli Pali State Bank of India, Pali Pali State Bank of India, Pali Pali, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263623
State Bank of India ATM 263623 Almora Bhanoli Barakuna Uttrakhand Dhauladevi, Teh.almora, 263681, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263623

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 Ghurkuna village located?

Ghurkuna is in Bhanoli Sub-district of Almora district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Ghurkuna village in?

Ghurkuna village is in Almora district.

Which state is Ghurkuna village in?

Ghurkuna village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Ghurkuna under?

Ghurkuna comes under Bhanoli Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ghurkuna?

The Census village code of Ghurkuna is 053567.

Which Gram Panchayat is Ghurkuna under?

Ghurkuna is listed under ANDOLI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dhaula Devi.

What is the population of Ghurkuna village?

The village record lists 265 people and 52 households for Ghurkuna.

How many households are in Ghurkuna village?

The village record lists 52 households for Ghurkuna.

What is the male and female population of Ghurkuna?

The record lists 121 male residents and 144 female residents for Ghurkuna.

What is the sex ratio of Ghurkuna village?

The sex ratio of Ghurkuna is 1,190.08 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ghurkuna village?

The reported geographical area of Ghurkuna is 204.69 hectares.

What is the population density of Ghurkuna village?

The approximate population density of Ghurkuna is 129.46 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ghurkuna?

The nearest town listed for Ghurkuna is Almora, about 40 km away.

How far is Ghurkuna from the district headquarters?

Ghurkuna is about 40 km from Almora, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ghurkuna from the sub-district headquarters?

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

What education facilities are listed for Ghurkuna?

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

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

For Ghurkuna, reported agricultural commodities include Other Milltes, Basket and Rope and net sown area is 37.01 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ghurkuna. These records include 1 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.