Indian Village Directory

Kwilakh Village

Kwilakh is an inhabited village in Gairsain Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 041957, the Census 2011 record lists 168 people in 36 households and the reported area is 142.34 hectares. The local references include Kwilakh Gram Panchayat, Gairsain CD Block and the nearest town reference is Karnaprayag at about 63 km.

In short:

Kwilakh is a village in Gairsain Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 041957 and 168 people in 36 households.

Village Code041957
Population168
Households36
Area142.34 hectares
Nearest TownKarnaprayag

Detailed village profile

Kwilakh at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 168 people, 142.34 hectares of reported area and Karnaprayag as the nearest town reference for Kwilakh, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Chamoli
Sub-district Gairsain
CD Block Gairsain
Gram Panchayat KWILAKH
  • Kwilakh falls under Gairsain Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 041957.
  • The record lists 168 people living in 36 households.
  • The reported village area is 142.34 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 Village Facts

Village
Kwilakh
Census Village Code
041957
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
Kwilakh
Households
36
Population
168
Male Population
79
Female Population
89
Sex Ratio
1,126.58
Area
142.34 hectares
Area
1.42 sq km
Nearest Town
Karnaprayag
Nearest Town Distance
63 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
246488
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 118.03 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.67 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 5.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kwilakh in the official administrative record. Census village code 041957, Kwilakh Gram Panchayat and Gairsain CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
057
Sub-district Census Code
00289
Village Census Code
041957
CD Block Code
0015
CD Block Name
Gairsain
Gram Panchayat Name
Kwilakh

Location and Distance

Karnaprayag is the nearest town listed for Kwilakh, about 63 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 106 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gairsain
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11 km
District Headquarter
Gopeshwar
Distance from District Headquarter
106 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Karnaprayag
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
63 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
276 km
Nearest Town
Karnaprayag
Distance from Nearest Town
63 km
Total Geographical Area
142.34 hectares
Area
1.42 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 168 people in 36 households, with 79 male residents and 89 female residents. The average household size is 4.67, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Kwilakh. Population density works out to about 118.03 people per sq km.

Total Households
36
Total Population
168
Male Population
79
Female Population
89
Sex Ratio
1,126.58
Average Household Size
4.67
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kwilakh 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 Kwilakh 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
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kwilakh include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kwilakh include self-help groups, 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kwilakh is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 15 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kwilakh show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Barley and Ragi, net sown area is 36.85 hectares and irrigated land is 2.19 hectares (5.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Barley
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ragi
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
105.49
Net Area Sown In Hectares
36.85
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
34.66 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
2.19
Canals Area In Hectares
2.19 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kwilakh village located?

Kwilakh is in Gairsain Sub-district of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Kwilakh village in?

Kwilakh village is in Chamoli district.

Which state is Kwilakh village in?

Kwilakh village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Kwilakh under?

Kwilakh comes under Gairsain Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kwilakh?

The Census village code of Kwilakh is 041957.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kwilakh under?

Kwilakh is listed under KWILAKH Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gairsain.

What is the population of Kwilakh village?

The village record lists 168 people and 36 households for Kwilakh.

How many households are in Kwilakh village?

The village record lists 36 households for Kwilakh.

What is the male and female population of Kwilakh?

The record lists 79 male residents and 89 female residents for Kwilakh.

What is the sex ratio of Kwilakh village?

The sex ratio of Kwilakh is 1,126.58 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kwilakh village?

The reported geographical area of Kwilakh is 142.34 hectares.

What is the population density of Kwilakh village?

The approximate population density of Kwilakh is 118.03 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kwilakh?

The nearest town listed for Kwilakh is Karnaprayag, about 63 km away.

How far is Kwilakh from the district headquarters?

Kwilakh is about 106 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kwilakh from the sub-district headquarters?

Kwilakh is about 11 km from Gairsain, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kwilakh?

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

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

For Kwilakh, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Barley and Ragi, net sown area is 36.85 hectares and irrigated land is 2.19 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kwilakh.

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.