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Galnau Village

Galnau is an inhabited village in Karnaprayag Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 041282, the Census 2011 record lists 162 people in 41 households and the reported area is 43.81 hectares. The local references include Siran Gram Panchayat, Karnaprayag CD Block and the nearest town reference is Karnaprayag at about 5 km.

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Quick answer: Galnau is a village in Karnaprayag Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 041282 and 162 people in 41 households.
Village Code041282
Population162
Households41
Area43.81 hectares
Nearest TownKarnaprayag

Key Village Facts

Village
Galnau
Census Village Code
041282
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Chamoli
District Census Code
057
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Karnaprayag
Sub-district Census Code
00287
CD Block
Karnaprayag
Gram Panchayat
Siran
Households
41
Population
162
Male Population
69
Female Population
93
Sex Ratio
1,347.83
Area
43.81 hectares
Area
0.44 sq km
Nearest Town
Karnaprayag
Nearest Town Distance
5 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
246444
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Galnau at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 162 people, 43.81 hectares of reported area and Karnaprayag as the nearest town reference for Galnau, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChamoli
Sub-districtKarnaprayag
CD BlockKarnaprayag
Gram PanchayatSIRAN
  • Galnau falls under Karnaprayag Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 041282.
  • The record lists 162 people living in 41 households.
  • The reported village area is 43.81 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

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 Density369.78 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.95 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share12.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Galnau in the official administrative record. Census village code 041282, Siran Gram Panchayat and Karnaprayag CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
057
Sub-district Census Code
00287
Village Census Code
041282
CD Block Code
0011
CD Block Name
Karnaprayag
Gram Panchayat Name
Siran

Location and Distance

Karnaprayag is the nearest town listed for Galnau, about 5 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Karnaprayag
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Gopeshwar
Distance from District Headquarter
60 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Karnaprayag
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
210 km
Nearest Town
Karnaprayag
Distance from Nearest Town
5 km
Total Geographical Area
43.81 hectares
Area
0.44 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 162 people in 41 households, with 69 male residents and 93 female residents. The average household size is 3.95, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Galnau. Population density works out to about 369.78 people per sq km.

Total Households
41
Total Population
162
Male Population
69
Female Population
93
Sex Ratio
1,347.83
Average Household Size
3.95
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Galnau 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 Galnau 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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.05 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Galnau 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 Galnau 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 Galnau show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Ragi and Barley, net sown area is 11.51 hectares and irrigated land is 1.43 hectares (12.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ragi
Agricultural Commodities Third
Barley
Forest Area In Hectares
19.08 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.11
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
6.06 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
11.51
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
10.08 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
1.43
Canals Area In Hectares
1.43 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Galnau

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
7
Banks in Matched Records
3
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 6 86%
CRM 1 14%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 57%
Union Bank of India 2 29%
Punjab National Bank 1 14%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 246444 Chamoli Karnaprayag Karnaprayag (Np) Uttarakhand Main Market Karanprayag, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246444
State Bank of India CRM 246444 Chamoli Karnaprayag Karnaprayag (Np) Uttrakhand Karan Prayag, Tehsil Karanprayag, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246444
Union Bank of India ATM 246444 Chamoli Karnaprayag Karnaprayag (Np) Middle Road Main Market Near Gandhi Ashram, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246444
State Bank of India ATM 246444 Chamoli Karnaprayag Karnaprayag (Np) Uttrakhand Karan Prayag, Tehsil Karanprayag, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246444
State Bank of India ATM 246444 Chamoli Karnaprayag Karnaprayag (Np) Nainital Road, Near Pertol Pump, Karnaprayag Sbi Near Pnb Bank, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246444
State Bank of India ATM 246444 Chamoli Karnaprayag Karnaprayag (Np) Near Pertol Pump, Karnaprayag Sbi Near Pnb Bank, Nainital Road, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246444

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 Galnau village located?

Galnau is in Karnaprayag Sub-district of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Galnau village in?

Galnau village is in Chamoli district.

Which state is Galnau village in?

Galnau village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Galnau under?

Galnau comes under Karnaprayag Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Galnau?

The Census village code of Galnau is 041282.

Which Gram Panchayat is Galnau under?

Galnau is listed under SIRAN Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Karnaprayag.

What is the population of Galnau village?

The village record lists 162 people and 41 households for Galnau.

How many households are in Galnau village?

The village record lists 41 households for Galnau.

What is the male and female population of Galnau?

The record lists 69 male residents and 93 female residents for Galnau.

What is the sex ratio of Galnau village?

The sex ratio of Galnau is 1,347.83 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Galnau village?

The reported geographical area of Galnau is 43.81 hectares.

What is the population density of Galnau village?

The approximate population density of Galnau is 369.78 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Galnau?

The nearest town listed for Galnau is Karnaprayag, about 5 km away.

How far is Galnau from the district headquarters?

Galnau is about 60 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Galnau from the sub-district headquarters?

Galnau is about 5 km from Karnaprayag, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Galnau?

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

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

For Galnau, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Ragi and Barley, net sown area is 11.51 hectares and irrigated land is 1.43 hectares.

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

The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Galnau. These records include 3 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.