Indian Village Directory

Garguwa Village

Garguwa is an inhabited village in Dharchula Sub-district of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 049122, the Census 2011 record lists 986 people in 204 households and the reported area is 437.57 hectares. The local references include Garguwa Gram Panchayat, Dharchula CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dharchula at about 30 km.

In short:

Garguwa is a village in Dharchula Sub-district, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 049122 and 986 people in 204 households.

Village Code049122
Population986
Households204
Area437.57 hectares
Nearest TownDharchula

Detailed village profile

Garguwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 986 people, 437.57 hectares of reported area and Dharchula as the nearest town reference for Garguwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Pithoragarh
Sub-district Dharchula
CD Block Dharchula
Gram Panchayat GARGUWA
  • Garguwa falls under Dharchula Sub-district in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 049122.
  • The record lists 986 people living in 204 households.
  • The reported village area is 437.57 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dharchula.
  • 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
Garguwa
Census Village Code
049122
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Pithoragarh
District Census Code
062
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dharchula
Sub-district Census Code
00316
CD Block
Dharchula
Gram Panchayat
Garguwa
Households
204
Population
986
Male Population
479
Female Population
507
Sex Ratio
1,058.46
Area
437.57 hectares
Area
4.38 sq km
Nearest Town
Dharchula
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
262545
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 225.34 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.83 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 8.52% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 1.01% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Garguwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 049122, Garguwa Gram Panchayat and Dharchula CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
062
Sub-district Census Code
00316
Village Census Code
049122
CD Block Code
0050
CD Block Name
Dharchula
Gram Panchayat Name
Garguwa

Location and Distance

Dharchula is the nearest town listed for Garguwa, about 30 km away. Pithoragarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 130 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dharchula
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
30 km
District Headquarter
Pithoragarh
Distance from District Headquarter
130 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dharchula
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
575 km
Nearest Town
Dharchula
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
437.57 hectares
Area
4.38 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 986 people in 204 households, with 479 male residents and 507 female residents. The average household size is 4.83, and SC share is 8.52% and ST share is 1.01% for Garguwa. Population density works out to about 225.34 people per sq km.

Total Households
204
Total Population
986
Male Population
479
Female Population
507
Sex Ratio
1,058.46
Average Household Size
4.83
SC Population
84
SC Male Population
45
SC Female Population
39
SC Population Share
8.52
ST Population
10
ST Male Population
7
ST Female Population
3
ST Population Share
1.01
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Garguwa list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Garguwa 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
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
68.8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Garguwa.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Garguwa is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 14 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Garguwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Other Pulses and Ragi and net sown area is 136.51 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Other Pulses
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ragi
Forest Area In Hectares
29.89 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
20.16
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
9.32 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
168.7 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2.87 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.32 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
136.51
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
136.51 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 Garguwa

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
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 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 75%
Punjab National Bank 1 25%

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 262545 Pithoragarh Dharchula Dharchula (Np) Gandhi Chowk Gandhi Chowk Dharchula, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262545
State Bank of India ATM 262545 Pithoragarh Dharchula Dharchula (Np) Uttarakhand Dharchula, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262545

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 Garguwa village located?

Garguwa is in Dharchula Sub-district of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Garguwa village in?

Garguwa village is in Pithoragarh district.

Which state is Garguwa village in?

Garguwa village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Garguwa under?

Garguwa comes under Dharchula Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Garguwa?

The Census village code of Garguwa is 049122.

Which Gram Panchayat is Garguwa under?

Garguwa is listed under GARGUWA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dharchula.

What is the population of Garguwa village?

The village record lists 986 people and 204 households for Garguwa.

How many households are in Garguwa village?

The village record lists 204 households for Garguwa.

What is the male and female population of Garguwa?

The record lists 479 male residents and 507 female residents for Garguwa.

What is the sex ratio of Garguwa village?

The sex ratio of Garguwa is 1,058.46 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Garguwa village?

The reported geographical area of Garguwa is 437.57 hectares.

What is the population density of Garguwa village?

The approximate population density of Garguwa is 225.34 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Garguwa?

The nearest town listed for Garguwa is Dharchula, about 30 km away.

How far is Garguwa from the district headquarters?

Garguwa is about 130 km from Pithoragarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Garguwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Garguwa is about 30 km from Dharchula, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Garguwa?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Garguwa.

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

For Garguwa, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Other Pulses and Ragi and net sown area is 136.51 hectares.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Garguwa. 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.