Indian Village Directory

Mahargaon Village

Mahargaon is an inhabited village in Joshimath Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 040891, the Census 2011 record lists 269 people in 43 households and the reported area is 673.77 hectares. The local references include Kelaspur Gram Panchayat, Joshimath CD Block and the nearest town reference is Joshimath at about 70 km.

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Quick answer: Mahargaon is a village in Joshimath Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 040891 and 269 people in 43 households.
Village Code040891
Population269
Households43
Area673.77 hectares
Nearest TownJoshimath

Key Village Facts

Village
Mahargaon
Census Village Code
040891
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
Kelaspur
Households
43
Population
269
Male Population
139
Female Population
130
Sex Ratio
935.25
Area
673.77 hectares
Area
6.74 sq km
Nearest Town
Joshimath
Nearest Town Distance
70 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
246443
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Mahargaon at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 269 people, 673.77 hectares of reported area and Joshimath as the nearest town reference for Mahargaon, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChamoli
Sub-districtJoshimath
CD BlockJoshimath
Gram PanchayatKELASPUR
  • Mahargaon falls under Joshimath Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 040891.
  • The record lists 269 people living in 43 households.
  • The reported village area is 673.77 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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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 Density39.92 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.26 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share100%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mahargaon in the official administrative record. Census village code 040891, Kelaspur Gram Panchayat and Joshimath CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
057
Sub-district Census Code
00284
Village Census Code
040891
CD Block Code
0007
CD Block Name
Joshimath
Gram Panchayat Name
Kelaspur

Location and Distance

Joshimath is the nearest town listed for Mahargaon, about 70 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 137 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Joshimath
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
70 km
District Headquarter
Gopeshwar
Distance from District Headquarter
137 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Joshimath
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
70 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
356 km
Nearest Town
Joshimath
Distance from Nearest Town
70 km
Total Geographical Area
673.77 hectares
Area
6.74 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 269 people in 43 households, with 139 male residents and 130 female residents. The average household size is 6.26, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Mahargaon. Population density works out to about 39.92 people per sq km.

Total Households
43
Total Population
269
Male Population
139
Female Population
130
Sex Ratio
935.25
Average Household Size
6.26
ST Population
269
ST Male Population
139
ST Female Population
130
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Mahargaon 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 Mahargaon include hand pump water and 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
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
0.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Mahargaon include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Mahargaon is reported as 8 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
8 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 Mahargaon show that reported agricultural commodities include Potato, Woolen Shawls and Carpet and net sown area is 4.13 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Handicrafts Commodities First
Woolen Shawls
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Carpet
Agricultural Commodities Third
Potato
Forest Area In Hectares
648.01 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
20.1 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.9 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.03 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
4.13
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
4.13 hectares

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Mahargaon

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 Mahargaon village located?

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

Which district is Mahargaon village in?

Mahargaon village is in Chamoli district.

Which state is Mahargaon village in?

Mahargaon village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Mahargaon under?

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

What is the Census village code of Mahargaon?

The Census village code of Mahargaon is 040891.

Which Gram Panchayat is Mahargaon under?

Mahargaon is listed under KELASPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Joshimath.

What is the population of Mahargaon village?

The village record lists 269 people and 43 households for Mahargaon.

How many households are in Mahargaon village?

The village record lists 43 households for Mahargaon.

What is the male and female population of Mahargaon?

The record lists 139 male residents and 130 female residents for Mahargaon.

What is the sex ratio of Mahargaon village?

The sex ratio of Mahargaon is 935.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mahargaon village?

The reported geographical area of Mahargaon is 673.77 hectares.

What is the population density of Mahargaon village?

The approximate population density of Mahargaon is 39.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Mahargaon?

The nearest town listed for Mahargaon is Joshimath, about 70 km away.

How far is Mahargaon from the district headquarters?

Mahargaon is about 137 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Mahargaon from the sub-district headquarters?

Mahargaon is about 70 km from Joshimath, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Mahargaon?

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

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

For Mahargaon, reported agricultural commodities include Potato, Woolen Shawls and Carpet and net sown area is 4.13 hectares.

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

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