Indian Village Directory

Gwad Village

Gwad is an inhabited village in Karnaprayag Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 041365, the Census 2011 record lists 75 people in 17 households and the reported area is 30.11 hectares. The local references include Jaikandi Gram Panchayat, Karnaprayag CD Block and the nearest town reference is Karnaprayag at about 10 km.

In short:

Gwad is a village in Karnaprayag Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 041365 and 75 people in 17 households.

Village Code041365
Population75
Households17
Area30.11 hectares
Nearest TownKarnaprayag

Detailed village profile

Gwad at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 75 people, 30.11 hectares of reported area and Karnaprayag as the nearest town reference for Gwad, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Chamoli
Sub-district Karnaprayag
CD Block Karnaprayag
Gram Panchayat JAIKANDI
  • Gwad falls under Karnaprayag Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 041365.
  • The record lists 75 people living in 17 households.
  • The reported village area is 30.11 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Gwad
Census Village Code
041365
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
Jaikandi
Households
17
Population
75
Male Population
39
Female Population
36
Sex Ratio
923.08
Area
30.11 hectares
Area
0.3 sq km
Nearest Town
Karnaprayag
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
246444
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 249.09 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.41 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 20.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gwad in the official administrative record. Census village code 041365, Jaikandi Gram Panchayat and Karnaprayag CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
057
Sub-district Census Code
00287
Village Census Code
041365
CD Block Code
0011
CD Block Name
Karnaprayag
Gram Panchayat Name
Jaikandi

Location and Distance

Karnaprayag is the nearest town listed for Gwad, about 10 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Karnaprayag
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Gopeshwar
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Karnaprayag
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
250 km
Nearest Town
Karnaprayag
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
30.11 hectares
Area
0.3 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 75 people in 17 households, with 39 male residents and 36 female residents. The average household size is 4.41, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Gwad. Population density works out to about 249.09 people per sq km.

Total Households
17
Total Population
75
Male Population
39
Female Population
36
Sex Ratio
923.08
Average Household Size
4.41
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gwad 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 Gwad 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
2.05 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gwad include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gwad 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 Gwad show that reported agricultural commodities include Barley, Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 4.29 hectares and irrigated land is 0.89 hectares (20.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Barley
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
10.62 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.1
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
5.05 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
4.29
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
3.4 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.89
Canals Area In Hectares
0.89 hectares

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gwad

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.

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 Gwad village located?

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

Which district is Gwad village in?

Gwad village is in Chamoli district.

Which state is Gwad village in?

Gwad village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Gwad under?

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

What is the Census village code of Gwad?

The Census village code of Gwad is 041365.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gwad under?

Gwad is listed under JAIKANDI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Karnaprayag.

What is the population of Gwad village?

The village record lists 75 people and 17 households for Gwad.

How many households are in Gwad village?

The village record lists 17 households for Gwad.

What is the male and female population of Gwad?

The record lists 39 male residents and 36 female residents for Gwad.

What is the sex ratio of Gwad village?

The sex ratio of Gwad is 923.08 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gwad village?

The reported geographical area of Gwad is 30.11 hectares.

What is the population density of Gwad village?

The approximate population density of Gwad is 249.09 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gwad?

The nearest town listed for Gwad is Karnaprayag, about 10 km away.

How far is Gwad from the district headquarters?

Gwad is about 30 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gwad from the sub-district headquarters?

Gwad is about 10 km from Karnaprayag, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gwad?

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

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

For Gwad, reported agricultural commodities include Barley, Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 4.29 hectares and irrigated land is 0.89 hectares.

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

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