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Dhak Village

Dhak is an inhabited village in Joshimath Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 040866, the Census 2011 record lists 422 people in 99 households and the reported area is 126.46 hectares. The local references include Dhak Gram Panchayat, Joshimath CD Block and the nearest town reference is Joshimath at about 12 km.

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Quick answer: Dhak is a village in Joshimath Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 040866 and 422 people in 99 households.
Village Code040866
Population422
Households99
Area126.46 hectares
Nearest TownJoshimath

Key Village Facts

Village
Dhak
Census Village Code
040866
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Chamoli
District Census Code
057
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Joshimath
Sub-district Census Code
00284
CD Block
Joshimath
Gram Panchayat
Dhak
Households
99
Population
422
Male Population
215
Female Population
207
Sex Ratio
962.79
Area
126.46 hectares
Area
1.26 sq km
Nearest Town
Joshimath
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
246443
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Dhak at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 422 people, 126.46 hectares of reported area and Joshimath as the nearest town reference for Dhak, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChamoli
Sub-districtJoshimath
CD BlockJoshimath
Gram PanchayatDHAK
  • Dhak falls under Joshimath Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 040866.
  • The record lists 422 people living in 99 households.
  • The reported village area is 126.46 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Joshimath.
  • 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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  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density333.7 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.26 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share48.34%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dhak in the official administrative record. Census village code 040866, Dhak Gram Panchayat and Joshimath CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
057
Sub-district Census Code
00284
Village Census Code
040866
CD Block Code
0007
CD Block Name
Joshimath
Gram Panchayat Name
Dhak

Location and Distance

Joshimath is the nearest town listed for Dhak, about 12 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 79 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Joshimath
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Gopeshwar
Distance from District Headquarter
79 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Joshimath
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
298 km
Nearest Town
Joshimath
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
126.46 hectares
Area
1.26 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 422 people in 99 households, with 215 male residents and 207 female residents. The average household size is 4.26, and SC share is 48.34% and ST share is 0% for Dhak. Population density works out to about 333.7 people per sq km.

Total Households
99
Total Population
422
Male Population
215
Female Population
207
Sex Ratio
962.79
Average Household Size
4.26
SC Population
204
SC Male Population
106
SC Female Population
98
SC Population Share
48.34
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dhak 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
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dhak include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump 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
5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
National Highway
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dhak 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dhak is reported as 15 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dhak show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Pules and Potato and net sown area is 104.74 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pules
Agricultural Commodities Third
Potato
Forest Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.72 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
104.74
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
104.74 hectares

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dhak

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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
12
Banks in Matched Records
8
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 10 83%
CRM 2 17%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 5 42%
Bank of Baroda 1 8.3%
Canara Bank 1 8.3%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 8.3%
Indian Bank 1 8.3%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Upper Bazar Near Nanda Devi Hotel Joshimath, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246443
Canara Bank ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Shah Bhawan Road, Uppar Bazar, Joshimath, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246443
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Uttarakhand Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Upper Bazar, Near Gmvn Guest House, Joshimath, Chamoli, Chamoli, Uttarakhand…
Indian Bank ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Near Gandhi Maidan, Joshimath Super Bazar, Joshimath, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246443
Punjab and Sind Bank ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Uttarakhand Dusht Daman Gurudwara, Joshimath, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246443
Punjab National Bank ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Uttarakhand Joshimath, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246443
State Bank of India ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Chamoli Uttrakhand Joshimath, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246443
State Bank of India ATM 246443 Chamoli Joshimath Joshimath (Npp) Main Market, Sbi Joshimath Near Sbi Joshimath, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246443

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 Dhak village located?

Dhak is in Joshimath Sub-district of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Dhak village in?

Dhak village is in Chamoli district.

Which state is Dhak village in?

Dhak village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Dhak under?

Dhak comes under Joshimath Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dhak?

The Census village code of Dhak is 040866.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dhak under?

Dhak is listed under DHAK Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Joshimath.

What is the population of Dhak village?

The village record lists 422 people and 99 households for Dhak.

How many households are in Dhak village?

The village record lists 99 households for Dhak.

What is the male and female population of Dhak?

The record lists 215 male residents and 207 female residents for Dhak.

What is the sex ratio of Dhak village?

The sex ratio of Dhak is 962.79 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dhak village?

The reported geographical area of Dhak is 126.46 hectares.

What is the population density of Dhak village?

The approximate population density of Dhak is 333.7 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dhak?

The nearest town listed for Dhak is Joshimath, about 12 km away.

How far is Dhak from the district headquarters?

Dhak is about 79 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dhak from the sub-district headquarters?

Dhak is about 12 km from Joshimath, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dhak?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Dhak.

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

For Dhak, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Pules and Potato and net sown area is 104.74 hectares.

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

The page shows 12 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dhak. These records include 8 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.