Indian Village Directory

Darkhanda Village

Darkhanda is an inhabited village in Chaubattakhal Sub-district of Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 048155, the Census 2011 record lists 334 people in 74 households and the reported area is 145.62 hectares. The local references include Darkhanda Gram Panchayat, Pokhara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pauri at about 55 km.

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Quick answer: Darkhanda is a village in Chaubattakhal Sub-district, Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 048155 and 334 people in 74 households.
Village Code048155
Population334
Households74
Area145.62 hectares
Nearest TownPauri

Key Village Facts

Village
Darkhanda
Census Village Code
048155
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Garhwal
District Census Code
061
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chaubattakhal
Sub-district Census Code
00312
CD Block
Pokhara
Gram Panchayat
Darkhanda
Households
74
Population
334
Male Population
142
Female Population
192
Sex Ratio
1,352.11
Area
145.62 hectares
Area
1.46 sq km
Nearest Town
Pauri
Nearest Town Distance
55 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
246162
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Darkhanda at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 334 people, 145.62 hectares of reported area and Pauri as the nearest town reference for Darkhanda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGarhwal
Sub-districtChaubattakhal
CD BlockPokhara
Gram PanchayatDARKHANDA
  • Darkhanda falls under Chaubattakhal Sub-district in Garhwal district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 048155.
  • The record lists 334 people living in 74 households.
  • The reported village area is 145.62 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Pauri.
  • 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 Density229.36 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.51 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share21.26%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share0.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Darkhanda in the official administrative record. Census village code 048155, Darkhanda Gram Panchayat and Pokhara CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
061
Sub-district Census Code
00312
Village Census Code
048155
CD Block Code
0046
CD Block Name
Pokhara
Gram Panchayat Name
Darkhanda

Location and Distance

Pauri is the nearest town listed for Darkhanda, about 55 km away. Pauri is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chaubattakhal
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Pauri
Distance from District Headquarter
55 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pauri
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
55 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
227 km
Nearest Town
Pauri
Distance from Nearest Town
55 km
Total Geographical Area
145.62 hectares
Area
1.46 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 334 people in 74 households, with 142 male residents and 192 female residents. The average household size is 4.51, and SC share is 21.26% and ST share is 0% for Darkhanda. Population density works out to about 229.36 people per sq km.

Total Households
74
Total Population
334
Male Population
142
Female Population
192
Sex Ratio
1,352.11
Average Household Size
4.51
SC Population
71
SC Male Population
36
SC Female Population
35
SC Population Share
21.26
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Darkhanda 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Darkhanda. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Darkhanda 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
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Darkhanda include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Darkhanda is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 21 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
21 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
21 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Darkhanda show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Ragi and Maize, net sown area is 63.34 hectares and irrigated land is 0.19 hectares (0.3% 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
Maize
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
63.63
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
18.65 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
63.34
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
63.15 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.19
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
0.19 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Darkhanda

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
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
Other 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 100%

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
State Bank of India Other 246162 Garhwal Dhoomakot Dala Gaon Dhumakot, Lansdown Taluk, Mouza Kasana Dhumakot, Lansdown Taluk, Mouza Kasana, Garhwal, Uttarakhand, 246162

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 Darkhanda village located?

Darkhanda is in Chaubattakhal Sub-district of Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Darkhanda village in?

Darkhanda village is in Garhwal district.

Which state is Darkhanda village in?

Darkhanda village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Darkhanda under?

Darkhanda comes under Chaubattakhal Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Darkhanda?

The Census village code of Darkhanda is 048155.

Which Gram Panchayat is Darkhanda under?

Darkhanda is listed under DARKHANDA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pokhara.

What is the population of Darkhanda village?

The village record lists 334 people and 74 households for Darkhanda.

How many households are in Darkhanda village?

The village record lists 74 households for Darkhanda.

What is the male and female population of Darkhanda?

The record lists 142 male residents and 192 female residents for Darkhanda.

What is the sex ratio of Darkhanda village?

The sex ratio of Darkhanda is 1,352.11 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Darkhanda village?

The reported geographical area of Darkhanda is 145.62 hectares.

What is the population density of Darkhanda village?

The approximate population density of Darkhanda is 229.36 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Darkhanda?

The nearest town listed for Darkhanda is Pauri, about 55 km away.

How far is Darkhanda from the district headquarters?

Darkhanda is about 55 km from Pauri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Darkhanda from the sub-district headquarters?

Darkhanda is about 7 km from Chaubattakhal, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Darkhanda?

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

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

For Darkhanda, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Ragi and Maize, net sown area is 63.34 hectares and irrigated land is 0.19 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Darkhanda. These records include 1 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.