Indian Village Directory

Garau Village

Garau is an inhabited village in Berinag Sub-district of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 049630, the Census 2011 record lists 471 people in 111 households and the reported area is 245.88 hectares. The local references include Garau Gram Panchayat, Berinag CD Block and the nearest town reference is Didihat at about 52 km.

In short:

Garau is a village in Berinag Sub-district, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 049630 and 471 people in 111 households.

Village Code049630
Population471
Households111
Area245.88 hectares
Nearest TownDidihat

Detailed village profile

Garau at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 471 people, 245.88 hectares of reported area and Didihat as the nearest town reference for Garau, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Pithoragarh
Sub-district Berinag
CD Block Berinag
Gram Panchayat GARAU
  • Garau falls under Berinag Sub-district in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 049630.
  • The record lists 471 people living in 111 households.
  • The reported village area is 245.88 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Didihat.
  • 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
Garau
Census Village Code
049630
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Pithoragarh
District Census Code
062
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Berinag
Sub-district Census Code
00318
CD Block
Berinag
Gram Panchayat
Garau
Households
111
Population
471
Male Population
234
Female Population
237
Sex Ratio
1,012.82
Area
245.88 hectares
Area
2.46 sq km
Nearest Town
Didihat
Nearest Town Distance
52 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
262531
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 191.56 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.24 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 21.02% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 0.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Garau in the official administrative record. Census village code 049630, Garau Gram Panchayat and Berinag CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
062
Sub-district Census Code
00318
Village Census Code
049630
CD Block Code
0053
CD Block Name
Berinag
Gram Panchayat Name
Garau

Location and Distance

Didihat is the nearest town listed for Garau, about 52 km away. Pithoragarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 95 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Berinag
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Pithoragarh
Distance from District Headquarter
95 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Didihat
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
52 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
420 km
Nearest Town
Didihat
Distance from Nearest Town
52 km
Total Geographical Area
245.88 hectares
Area
2.46 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 471 people in 111 households, with 234 male residents and 237 female residents. The average household size is 4.24, and SC share is 21.02% and ST share is 0% for Garau. Population density works out to about 191.56 people per sq km.

Total Households
111
Total Population
471
Male Population
234
Female Population
237
Sex Ratio
1,012.82
Average Household Size
4.24
SC Population
99
SC Male Population
53
SC Female Population
46
SC Population Share
21.02
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Garau 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 Garau 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
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
39.82 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Garau 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 Garau is reported as 14 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
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Garau show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Ragi, net sown area is 51.11 hectares and irrigated land is 0.39 hectares (0.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ragi
Forest Area In Hectares
50.28 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
104.67
Net Area Sown In Hectares
51.11
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
50.72 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.39
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
0.39 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Noindex
False

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 Garau

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
5
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 4 80%
CRM 1 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 60%
Union Bank of India 2 40%

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 ATM 262531 Pithoragarh Berinag Beri Nag Pithoragarh Berinag Dist:pithoragarh, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262531
Union Bank of India ATM 262531 Pithoragarh Berinag Beri Nag Main Road Beri Nag Branch New Market, Opp. Pwd Office, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262531
State Bank of India CRM 262531 Pithoragarh Berinag Beri Nag Pithoragarh Berinag Dist:pithoragarh, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262531

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 Garau village located?

Garau is in Berinag Sub-district of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Garau village in?

Garau village is in Pithoragarh district.

Which state is Garau village in?

Garau village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Garau under?

Garau comes under Berinag Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Garau?

The Census village code of Garau is 049630.

Which Gram Panchayat is Garau under?

Garau is listed under GARAU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Berinag.

What is the population of Garau village?

The village record lists 471 people and 111 households for Garau.

How many households are in Garau village?

The village record lists 111 households for Garau.

What is the male and female population of Garau?

The record lists 234 male residents and 237 female residents for Garau.

What is the sex ratio of Garau village?

The sex ratio of Garau is 1,012.82 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Garau village?

The reported geographical area of Garau is 245.88 hectares.

What is the population density of Garau village?

The approximate population density of Garau is 191.56 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Garau?

The nearest town listed for Garau is Didihat, about 52 km away.

How far is Garau from the district headquarters?

Garau is about 95 km from Pithoragarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Garau from the sub-district headquarters?

Garau is about 6 km from Berinag, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Garau?

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

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

For Garau, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Ragi, net sown area is 51.11 hectares and irrigated land is 0.39 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Garau. These records include 2 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.