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Gankot Village

Gankot is an inhabited village in Pithoragarh Sub-district of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 050267, the Census 2011 record lists 516 people in 99 households and the reported area is 96.59 hectares. The local references include Gankot Gram Panchayat, Pithoragarh CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pithoragarh at about 4 km.

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Quick answer: Gankot is a village in Pithoragarh Sub-district, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 050267 and 516 people in 99 households.
Village Code050267
Population516
Households99
Area96.59 hectares
Nearest TownPithoragarh

Key Village Facts

Village
Gankot
Census Village Code
050267
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Pithoragarh
District Census Code
062
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pithoragarh
Sub-district Census Code
00320
CD Block
Pithoragarh
Gram Panchayat
Gankot
Households
99
Population
516
Male Population
265
Female Population
251
Sex Ratio
947.17
Area
96.59 hectares
Area
0.97 sq km
Nearest Town
Pithoragarh
Nearest Town Distance
4 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
262501
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gankot at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 516 people, 96.59 hectares of reported area and Pithoragarh as the nearest town reference for Gankot, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPithoragarh
Sub-districtPithoragarh
CD BlockPithoragarh
Gram PanchayatGANKOT
  • Gankot falls under Pithoragarh Sub-district in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 050267.
  • The record lists 516 people living in 99 households.
  • The reported village area is 96.59 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density534.22 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.21 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share72.29%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share2.71%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gankot in the official administrative record. Census village code 050267, Gankot Gram Panchayat and Pithoragarh CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
062
Sub-district Census Code
00320
Village Census Code
050267
CD Block Code
0055
CD Block Name
Pithoragarh
Gram Panchayat Name
Gankot

Location and Distance

Pithoragarh is the nearest town listed for Gankot, about 4 km away. Pithoragarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 4 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pithoragarh
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Pithoragarh
Distance from District Headquarter
4 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pithoragarh
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
4 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
543 km
Nearest Town
Pithoragarh
Distance from Nearest Town
4 km
Total Geographical Area
96.59 hectares
Area
0.97 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 516 people in 99 households, with 265 male residents and 251 female residents. The average household size is 5.21, and SC share is 72.29% and ST share is 2.71% for Gankot. Population density works out to about 534.22 people per sq km.

Total Households
99
Total Population
516
Male Population
265
Female Population
251
Sex Ratio
947.17
Average Household Size
5.21
SC Population
373
SC Male Population
197
SC Female Population
176
SC Population Share
72.29
ST Population
14
ST Male Population
9
ST Female Population
5
ST Population Share
2.71
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gankot list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gankot 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
Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Other District Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gankot is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 9 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gankot show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Barley and Other Pulses and net sown area is 22.1 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Barley
Agricultural Commodities Third
Other Pulses
Forest Area In Hectares
20.06 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
18.15
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.26 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
26.2 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
5.59 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.13 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
22.1
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
22.1 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gankot

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
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
30
Banks in Matched Records
15
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 22 73%
CRM 7 23%
Other 1 3.3%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 11 37%
Bank of India 2 6.7%
Canara Bank 2 6.7%
Idbi Bank Limited 2 6.7%
Punjab National Bank 2 6.7%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 262501 Pithoragarh Pithoragarh Pithoragarh (Npp) Pithoragarh, Haldwani PIN Code:262501 Pithor Bank of Baroda, Near Kmou Bus Stand, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262501
Bank of India ATM 262501 Pithoragarh Pithoragarh Pithoragarh (Npp) Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand Sangam Hotel, Toliya Bhawan Siltham, Dharchula Road, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262501
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 262501 Pithoragarh Pithoragarh Pithoragarh (Npp) Pithoragarh, Dist. - Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand Chand Niwas, Link Road, Near Alfa Coaching, Pandey Gaon, Pithoragarh, Utt…
Canara Bank ATM 262501 Pithoragarh Pithoragarh Dola Bin Cant Road, Near Royal Enfield Showroom, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262501
Central Bank of India ATM 262501 Pithoragarh Pithoragarh Pithoragarh (Npp) Pithoragarh Bank Line, Pithoragarh, Teh.pithoragarh, 262501, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262501
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 262501 Pithoragarh Pithoragarh Pithoragarh (Npp) Wadda Taxi Stand, Siltham, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand - 262501 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Upper Ground Floor, Nagar Koti Complex, Pit…
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 262501 Pithoragarh Pithoragarh Pithoragarh (Npp) Pithoragarh Idbi Bank Ltd, Vishnu Market Complex, Shree Ga Vishnu Market Complex, Siltham, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 26…
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 262501 Pithoragarh Pithoragarh Pithoragarh (Npp) Meghna Complex, Simalgair Bazar, Pithoragarh 262501, Uttarakhand. Meghna Complex, Simalgair Bazar, Pithoragarh 262501…

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 Gankot village located?

Gankot is in Pithoragarh Sub-district of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Gankot village in?

Gankot village is in Pithoragarh district.

Which state is Gankot village in?

Gankot village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Gankot under?

Gankot comes under Pithoragarh Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gankot?

The Census village code of Gankot is 050267.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gankot under?

Gankot is listed under GANKOT Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pithoragarh.

What is the population of Gankot village?

The village record lists 516 people and 99 households for Gankot.

How many households are in Gankot village?

The village record lists 99 households for Gankot.

What is the male and female population of Gankot?

The record lists 265 male residents and 251 female residents for Gankot.

What is the sex ratio of Gankot village?

The sex ratio of Gankot is 947.17 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gankot village?

The reported geographical area of Gankot is 96.59 hectares.

What is the population density of Gankot village?

The approximate population density of Gankot is 534.22 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gankot?

The nearest town listed for Gankot is Pithoragarh, about 4 km away.

How far is Gankot from the district headquarters?

Gankot is about 4 km from Pithoragarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gankot from the sub-district headquarters?

Gankot is about 4 km from Pithoragarh, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gankot?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Gankot.

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

For Gankot, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Barley and Other Pulses and net sown area is 22.1 hectares.

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

The page shows 30 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gankot. These records include 15 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.