Where is Gaul village located?
Gaul is in Gairsain Sub-district of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Gaul Village
Gaul is an inhabited village in Gairsain Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 041954, the Census 2011 record lists 525 people in 102 households and the reported area is 176.98 hectares. The local references include Gaul Gram Panchayat, Gairsain CD Block and the nearest town reference is Karnaprayag at about 58 km.
Village Code041954
Population525
Households102
Area176.98 hectares
Nearest TownKarnaprayag
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Gaul
- Census Village Code
- 041954
- State
- Uttarakhand
- State Census Code
- 05
- District
- Chamoli
- District Census Code
- 057
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Gairsain
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00289
- CD Block
- Gairsain
- Gram Panchayat
- Gaul
- Households
- 102
- Population
- 525
- Male Population
- 231
- Female Population
- 294
- Sex Ratio
- 1,272.73
- Area
- 176.98 hectares
- Area
- 1.77 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Karnaprayag
- Nearest Town Distance
- 58 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 246488
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Gaul at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 525 people, 176.98 hectares of reported area and Karnaprayag as the nearest town reference for Gaul, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Gaul falls under Gairsain Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
- The Census village code is 041954.
- The record lists 525 people living in 102 households.
- The reported village area is 176.98 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Karnaprayag.
- 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density296.64 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.15 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gaul in the official administrative record. Census village code 041954, Gaul Gram Panchayat and Gairsain CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 05
- District Census Code
- 057
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00289
- Village Census Code
- 041954
- CD Block Code
- 0015
- CD Block Name
- Gairsain
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Gaul
Location and Distance
Karnaprayag is the nearest town listed for Gaul, about 58 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 129 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Gairsain
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 34 km
- District Headquarter
- Gopeshwar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 129 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Karnaprayag
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 58 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dehradun
- Distance within State/UT
- 270 km
- Nearest Town
- Karnaprayag
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 58 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 176.98 hectares
- Area
- 1.77 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 525 people in 102 households, with 231 male residents and 294 female residents. The average household size is 5.15, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Gaul. Population density works out to about 296.64 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 102
- Total Population
- 525
- Male Population
- 231
- Female Population
- 294
- Sex Ratio
- 1,272.73
- Average Household Size
- 5.15
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gaul list 1 government 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
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gaul 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
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 59.98 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gaul include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Gaul include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Gaul is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 20 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
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gaul show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Barley and Ragi and net sown area is 41.8 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Barley
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Ragi
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 38.16 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 3.4
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 8.06 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 22.1 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 1.68 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 1.8 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 41.8
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 41.8 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Gaul village in?
Gaul village is in Chamoli district.
Which state is Gaul village in?
Gaul village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Gaul under?
Gaul comes under Gairsain Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gaul?
The Census village code of Gaul is 041954.
Which Gram Panchayat is Gaul under?
Gaul is listed under GAUL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gairsain.
What is the population of Gaul village?
The village record lists 525 people and 102 households for Gaul.
How many households are in Gaul village?
The village record lists 102 households for Gaul.
What is the male and female population of Gaul?
The record lists 231 male residents and 294 female residents for Gaul.
What is the sex ratio of Gaul village?
The sex ratio of Gaul is 1,272.73 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gaul village?
The reported geographical area of Gaul is 176.98 hectares.
What is the population density of Gaul village?
The approximate population density of Gaul is 296.64 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gaul?
The nearest town listed for Gaul is Karnaprayag, about 58 km away.
How far is Gaul from the district headquarters?
Gaul is about 129 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gaul from the sub-district headquarters?
Gaul is about 34 km from Gairsain, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gaul?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Gaul.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gaul?
For Gaul, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Barley and Ragi and net sown area is 41.8 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Gaul.