Indian Village Directory

Gwal Village

Gwal is an inhabited village in Gangolihat Sub-district of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 049983, the Census 2011 record lists 302 people in 74 households and the reported area is 145.07 hectares. The local references include Gwal Gram Panchayat, Gangolihat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pithoragarh at about 112 km.

In short:

Gwal is a village in Gangolihat Sub-district, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 049983 and 302 people in 74 households.

Village Code049983
Population302
Households74
Area145.07 hectares
Nearest TownPithoragarh

Detailed village profile

Gwal at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 302 people, 145.07 hectares of reported area and Pithoragarh as the nearest town reference for Gwal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Pithoragarh
Sub-district Gangolihat
CD Block Gangolihat
Gram Panchayat GWAL
  • Gwal falls under Gangolihat Sub-district in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 049983.
  • The record lists 302 people living in 74 households.
  • The reported village area is 145.07 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Pithoragarh.
  • 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
Gwal
Census Village Code
049983
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Pithoragarh
District Census Code
062
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gangolihat
Sub-district Census Code
00319
CD Block
Gangolihat
Gram Panchayat
Gwal
Households
74
Population
302
Male Population
128
Female Population
174
Sex Ratio
1,359.38
Area
145.07 hectares
Area
1.45 sq km
Nearest Town
Pithoragarh
Nearest Town Distance
112 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
262522
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 208.18 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.08 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 23.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gwal in the official administrative record. Census village code 049983, Gwal Gram Panchayat and Gangolihat CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
062
Sub-district Census Code
00319
Village Census Code
049983
CD Block Code
0054
CD Block Name
Gangolihat
Gram Panchayat Name
Gwal

Location and Distance

Pithoragarh is the nearest town listed for Gwal, about 112 km away. Pithoragarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 112 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gangolihat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
52 km
District Headquarter
Pithoragarh
Distance from District Headquarter
112 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pithoragarh
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
112 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
651 km
Nearest Town
Pithoragarh
Distance from Nearest Town
112 km
Total Geographical Area
145.07 hectares
Area
1.45 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 302 people in 74 households, with 128 male residents and 174 female residents. The average household size is 4.08, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Gwal. Population density works out to about 208.18 people per sq km.

Total Households
74
Total Population
302
Male Population
128
Female Population
174
Sex Ratio
1,359.38
Average Household Size
4.08
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gwal 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 Gwal 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sub Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gwal is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 7 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
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
7 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gwal show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Barley, net sown area is 33.51 hectares and irrigated land is 7.88 hectares (23.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Barley
Forest Area In Hectares
66.34 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.76
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
44.46 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
33.51
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
25.63 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
7.88
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
7.88 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 Gwal

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Union Bank of India 1 100%

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
Union Bank of India ATM 262522 Pithoragarh Gangolihat Hat Gic Road Hat (Goangolihat) Branch Hat, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262522

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 Gwal village located?

Gwal is in Gangolihat Sub-district of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Gwal village in?

Gwal village is in Pithoragarh district.

Which state is Gwal village in?

Gwal village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Gwal under?

Gwal comes under Gangolihat Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gwal?

The Census village code of Gwal is 049983.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gwal under?

Gwal is listed under GWAL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gangolihat.

What is the population of Gwal village?

The village record lists 302 people and 74 households for Gwal.

How many households are in Gwal village?

The village record lists 74 households for Gwal.

What is the male and female population of Gwal?

The record lists 128 male residents and 174 female residents for Gwal.

What is the sex ratio of Gwal village?

The sex ratio of Gwal is 1,359.38 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gwal village?

The reported geographical area of Gwal is 145.07 hectares.

What is the population density of Gwal village?

The approximate population density of Gwal is 208.18 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gwal?

The nearest town listed for Gwal is Pithoragarh, about 112 km away.

How far is Gwal from the district headquarters?

Gwal is about 112 km from Pithoragarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gwal from the sub-district headquarters?

Gwal is about 52 km from Gangolihat, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gwal?

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

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

For Gwal, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Barley, net sown area is 33.51 hectares and irrigated land is 7.88 hectares.

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

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