Where is Gwal Choura village located?
Gwal Choura is in Chaukhutiya Sub-district of Almora district in Uttarakhand, India.
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Gwal Choura Village
Gwal Choura is an inhabited village in Chaukhutiya Sub-district of Almora district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 051931, the Census 2011 record lists 133 people in 35 households and the reported area is 11.59 hectares. The local references include Degot Gram Panchayat, Chaukhutiya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranikhet at about 30 km.
Gwal Choura is a village in Chaukhutiya Sub-district, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 051931 and 133 people in 35 households.
Village Code051931
Population133
Households35
Area11.59 hectares
Nearest TownRanikhet
Detailed village profile
Gwal Choura at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 133 people, 11.59 hectares of reported area and Ranikhet as the nearest town reference for Gwal Choura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
State
Uttarakhand
District
Almora
Sub-district
Chaukhutiya
CD Block
Chaukhutiya
Gram Panchayat
DEGOT
- Gwal Choura falls under Chaukhutiya Sub-district in Almora district, Uttarakhand.
- The Census village code is 051931.
- The record lists 133 people living in 35 households.
- The reported village area is 11.59 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Ranikhet.
- 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Gwal Choura
- Census Village Code
- 051931
- State
- Uttarakhand
- State Census Code
- 05
- District
- Almora
- District Census Code
- 064
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Chaukhutiya
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00326
- CD Block
- Chaukhutiya
- Gram Panchayat
- Degot
- Households
- 35
- Population
- 133
- Male Population
- 70
- Female Population
- 63
- Sex Ratio
- 900
- Area
- 11.59 hectares
- Area
- 0.12 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Ranikhet
- Nearest Town Distance
- 30 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 263656
- 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
1,147.54 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
3.8 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
13.53%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
88.5%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gwal Choura in the official administrative record. Census village code 051931, Degot Gram Panchayat and Chaukhutiya CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 05
- District Census Code
- 064
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00326
- Village Census Code
- 051931
- CD Block Code
- 0061
- CD Block Name
- Chaukhutiya
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Degot
Location and Distance
Ranikhet is the nearest town listed for Gwal Choura, about 30 km away. Almora is listed as the district headquarters at about 104 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Chaukhutiya
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 1 km
- District Headquarter
- Almora
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 104 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Ranikhet
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 30 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dehradun
- Distance within State/UT
- 446 km
- Nearest Town
- Ranikhet
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 30 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 11.59 hectares
- Area
- 0.12 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 133 people in 35 households, with 70 male residents and 63 female residents. The average household size is 3.8, and SC share is 13.53% and ST share is 0% for Gwal Choura. Population density works out to about 1,147.54 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 35
- Total Population
- 133
- Male Population
- 70
- Female Population
- 63
- Sex Ratio
- 900
- Average Household Size
- 3.8
- SC Population
- 18
- SC Male Population
- 11
- SC Female Population
- 7
- SC Population Share
- 13.53
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gwal Choura list 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Government Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gwal Choura 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
- 0.61 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gwal Choura include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- National Highway
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Gwal Choura 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 Gwal Choura 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
- 22 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 22 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gwal Choura show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Ragi, net sown area is 6.6 hectares and irrigated land is 5.84 hectares (88.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Ragi
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 3.45 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 0.26
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 0.05 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 0.62 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 6.6
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 0.76 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 5.84
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 5.84 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.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gwal Choura
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
- Within 5 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 4
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 4 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 2 | 50% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 25% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 25% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 263656 | Almora | Chaukhutiya | Ganai | Ramnagar Road, Ganai Chandikhet Market, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263656 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 263656 | Almora | Chaukhutiya | Ganai | Badrinath Road Badrinath Road Chaujhutia, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263656 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 263656 | Almora | Chaukhutiya | Rampur | Uttrakhand Rampur, Teh.chaukhutia, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263656 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 263656 | Almora | Chaukhutiya | Jaurasi Range | Range Jaurasi, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263656 |
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 Gwal Choura village in?
Gwal Choura village is in Almora district.
Which state is Gwal Choura village in?
Gwal Choura village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Gwal Choura under?
Gwal Choura comes under Chaukhutiya Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gwal Choura?
The Census village code of Gwal Choura is 051931.
Which Gram Panchayat is Gwal Choura under?
Gwal Choura is listed under DEGOT Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chaukhutiya.
What is the population of Gwal Choura village?
The village record lists 133 people and 35 households for Gwal Choura.
How many households are in Gwal Choura village?
The village record lists 35 households for Gwal Choura.
What is the male and female population of Gwal Choura?
The record lists 70 male residents and 63 female residents for Gwal Choura.
What is the sex ratio of Gwal Choura village?
The sex ratio of Gwal Choura is 900 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gwal Choura village?
The reported geographical area of Gwal Choura is 11.59 hectares.
What is the population density of Gwal Choura village?
The approximate population density of Gwal Choura is 1,147.54 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gwal Choura?
The nearest town listed for Gwal Choura is Ranikhet, about 30 km away.
How far is Gwal Choura from the district headquarters?
Gwal Choura is about 104 km from Almora, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gwal Choura from the sub-district headquarters?
Gwal Choura is about 1 km from Chaukhutiya, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gwal Choura?
The village facility record lists 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Gwal Choura.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gwal Choura?
For Gwal Choura, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Ragi, net sown area is 6.6 hectares and irrigated land is 5.84 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gwal Choura?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gwal Choura. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.