Indian Village Directory

Punkila Village

Punkila is an inhabited village in Chamoli Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 041037, the Census 2011 record lists 97 people in 27 households and the reported area is 111.03 hectares. The local references include Punkila Gram Panchayat, Ghat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nandprayag at about 8 km.

In short:

Punkila is a village in Chamoli Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 041037 and 97 people in 27 households.

Village Code041037
Population97
Households27
Area111.03 hectares
Nearest TownNandprayag

Detailed village profile

Punkila at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 97 people, 111.03 hectares of reported area and Nandprayag as the nearest town reference for Punkila, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Chamoli
Sub-district Chamoli
CD Block Ghat
Gram Panchayat PUNKILA
  • Punkila falls under Chamoli Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 041037.
  • The record lists 97 people living in 27 households.
  • The reported village area is 111.03 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Nandprayag.
  • 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
Punkila
Census Village Code
041037
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Chamoli
District Census Code
057
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chamoli
Sub-district Census Code
00285
CD Block
Ghat
Gram Panchayat
Punkila
Households
27
Population
97
Male Population
39
Female Population
58
Sex Ratio
1,487.18
Area
111.03 hectares
Area
1.11 sq km
Nearest Town
Nandprayag
Nearest Town Distance
8 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
246449
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 87.36 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.59 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 15.46% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 71.13% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 31.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Punkila in the official administrative record. Census village code 041037, Punkila Gram Panchayat and Ghat CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
057
Sub-district Census Code
00285
Village Census Code
041037
CD Block Code
0009
CD Block Name
Ghat
Gram Panchayat Name
Punkila

Location and Distance

Nandprayag is the nearest town listed for Punkila, about 8 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 27 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chamoli
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Gopeshwar
Distance from District Headquarter
27 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nandprayag
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
250 km
Nearest Town
Nandprayag
Distance from Nearest Town
8 km
Total Geographical Area
111.03 hectares
Area
1.11 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 97 people in 27 households, with 39 male residents and 58 female residents. The average household size is 3.59, and SC share is 15.46% and ST share is 71.13% for Punkila. Population density works out to about 87.36 people per sq km.

Total Households
27
Total Population
97
Male Population
39
Female Population
58
Sex Ratio
1,487.18
Average Household Size
3.59
SC Population
15
SC Male Population
6
SC Female Population
9
SC Population Share
15.46
ST Population
69
ST Male Population
27
ST Female Population
42
ST Population Share
71.13
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Punkila 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

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Punkila.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Punkila include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Punkila is reported as 11 hours per day in summer and 10 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
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Punkila show that reported agricultural commodities include Woolen Chutka, Woolen Shawls and Carpets, net sown area is 12.08 hectares and irrigated land is 3.76 hectares (31.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Handicrafts Commodities First
Woolen Chutka
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Woolen Shawls
Handicrafts Commodities Third
Carpets
Forest Area In Hectares
7.03 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
85.86 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6.06 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
12.08
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
8.32 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
3.76
Canals Area In Hectares
3.76 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

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Punkila

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, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 246449 Chamoli Chamoli Nandprayag (Np) Main Market Nandprayag, Badrinath Road Shop No. 1, Near Devlok Hotel, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246449

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 Punkila village located?

Punkila is in Chamoli Sub-district of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Punkila village in?

Punkila village is in Chamoli district.

Which state is Punkila village in?

Punkila village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Punkila under?

Punkila comes under Chamoli Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Punkila?

The Census village code of Punkila is 041037.

Which Gram Panchayat is Punkila under?

Punkila is listed under PUNKILA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ghat.

What is the population of Punkila village?

The village record lists 97 people and 27 households for Punkila.

How many households are in Punkila village?

The village record lists 27 households for Punkila.

What is the male and female population of Punkila?

The record lists 39 male residents and 58 female residents for Punkila.

What is the sex ratio of Punkila village?

The sex ratio of Punkila is 1,487.18 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Punkila village?

The reported geographical area of Punkila is 111.03 hectares.

What is the population density of Punkila village?

The approximate population density of Punkila is 87.36 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Punkila?

The nearest town listed for Punkila is Nandprayag, about 8 km away.

How far is Punkila from the district headquarters?

Punkila is about 27 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Punkila from the sub-district headquarters?

Punkila is about 17 km from Chamoli, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Punkila?

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

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

For Punkila, reported agricultural commodities include Woolen Chutka, Woolen Shawls and Carpets, net sown area is 12.08 hectares and irrigated land is 3.76 hectares.

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

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