Where is Afaun village located?
Afaun is in Bhikiyasain Sub-district of Almora district in Uttarakhand, India.
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Afaun Village
Afaun is an inhabited village in Bhikiyasain Sub-district of Almora district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 051618, the Census 2011 record lists 223 people in 53 households and the reported area is 242.92 hectares. The local references include Afaun Gram Panchayat, Syaldey CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ramnagar at about 91 km.
Afaun is a village in Bhikiyasain Sub-district, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 051618 and 223 people in 53 households.
Village Code051618
Population223
Households53
Area242.92 hectares
Nearest TownRamnagar
Detailed village profile
Afaun at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 223 people, 242.92 hectares of reported area and Ramnagar as the nearest town reference for Afaun, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Afaun falls under Bhikiyasain Sub-district in Almora district, Uttarakhand.
- The Census village code is 051618.
- The record lists 223 people living in 53 households.
- The reported village area is 242.92 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Ramnagar.
- 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
- Afaun
- Census Village Code
- 051618
- State
- Uttarakhand
- State Census Code
- 05
- District
- Almora
- District Census Code
- 064
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Bhikiyasain
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00325
- CD Block
- Syaldey
- Gram Panchayat
- Afaun
- Households
- 53
- Population
- 223
- Male Population
- 86
- Female Population
- 137
- Sex Ratio
- 1,593.02
- Area
- 242.92 hectares
- Area
- 2.43 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Ramnagar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 91 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 263658
- 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
91.8 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.21 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
5.38%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Afaun in the official administrative record. Census village code 051618, Afaun Gram Panchayat and Syaldey CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 05
- District Census Code
- 064
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00325
- Village Census Code
- 051618
- CD Block Code
- 0060
- CD Block Name
- Syaldey
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Afaun
Location and Distance
Ramnagar is the nearest town listed for Afaun, about 91 km away. Almora is listed as the district headquarters at about 132 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Bhikiyasain
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 16 km
- District Headquarter
- Almora
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 132 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Ramnagar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 91 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dehradun
- Distance within State/UT
- 364 km
- Nearest Town
- Ramnagar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 91 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 242.92 hectares
- Area
- 2.43 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 223 people in 53 households, with 86 male residents and 137 female residents. The average household size is 4.21, and SC share is 5.38% and ST share is 0% for Afaun. Population density works out to about 91.8 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 53
- Total Population
- 223
- Male Population
- 86
- Female Population
- 137
- Sex Ratio
- 1,593.02
- Average Household Size
- 4.21
- SC Population
- 12
- SC Male Population
- 4
- SC Female Population
- 8
- SC Population Share
- 5.38
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Afaun list 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Afaun 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
- 60.21 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Afaun include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Afaun include Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Afaun 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 Afaun show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Ragi and Paddy and net sown area is 79.98 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Ragi
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Paddy
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 33.03 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 10.91
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 50.3 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 8.49 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 79.98
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 79.98 hectares
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.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Afaun
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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canara 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | ATM | 263658 | Almora | Chaukhutiya | Masi | 0 Mall Road, Masi Bazar, Masi, Teh.ranikhet, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263658 |
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
Which district is Afaun village in?
Afaun village is in Almora district.
Which state is Afaun village in?
Afaun village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Afaun under?
Afaun comes under Bhikiyasain Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Afaun?
The Census village code of Afaun is 051618.
Which Gram Panchayat is Afaun under?
Afaun is listed under AFAUN Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Syaldey.
What is the population of Afaun village?
The village record lists 223 people and 53 households for Afaun.
How many households are in Afaun village?
The village record lists 53 households for Afaun.
What is the male and female population of Afaun?
The record lists 86 male residents and 137 female residents for Afaun.
What is the sex ratio of Afaun village?
The sex ratio of Afaun is 1,593.02 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Afaun village?
The reported geographical area of Afaun is 242.92 hectares.
What is the population density of Afaun village?
The approximate population density of Afaun is 91.8 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Afaun?
The nearest town listed for Afaun is Ramnagar, about 91 km away.
How far is Afaun from the district headquarters?
Afaun is about 132 km from Almora, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Afaun from the sub-district headquarters?
Afaun is about 16 km from Bhikiyasain, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Afaun?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Afaun.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Afaun?
For Afaun, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Ragi and Paddy and net sown area is 79.98 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Afaun?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Afaun. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.