Where is Astal village located?
Astal is in Dunda Sub-district of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India.
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Astal Village
Astal is an inhabited village in Dunda Sub-district of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 040503, the Census 2011 record lists 499 people in 94 households and the reported area is 90.9 hectares. The local references include Astal Gram Panchayat, Dunda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Uttarkashi at about 20 km.
Astal is a village in Dunda Sub-district, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 040503 and 499 people in 94 households.
Village Code040503
Population499
Households94
Area90.9 hectares
Nearest TownUttarkashi
Detailed village profile
Astal at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 499 people, 90.9 hectares of reported area and Uttarkashi as the nearest town reference for Astal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Astal falls under Dunda Sub-district in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.
- The Census village code is 040503.
- The record lists 499 people living in 94 households.
- The reported village area is 90.9 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Uttarkashi.
- 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
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Astal
- Census Village Code
- 040503
- State
- Uttarakhand
- State Census Code
- 05
- District
- Uttarkashi
- District Census Code
- 056
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dunda
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00281
- CD Block
- Dunda
- Gram Panchayat
- Astal
- Households
- 94
- Population
- 499
- Male Population
- 230
- Female Population
- 269
- Sex Ratio
- 1,169.57
- Area
- 90.9 hectares
- Area
- 0.91 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Uttarkashi
- Nearest Town Distance
- 20 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 279151
- 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
548.95 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.31 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
63.73%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
22.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Astal in the official administrative record. Census village code 040503, Astal Gram Panchayat and Dunda CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 05
- District Census Code
- 056
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00281
- Village Census Code
- 040503
- CD Block Code
- 0004
- CD Block Name
- Dunda
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Astal
Location and Distance
Uttarkashi is the nearest town listed for Astal, about 20 km away. Uttarkashi is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dunda
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 2 km
- District Headquarter
- Uttarkashi
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 20 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Uttarkashi
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 20 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dehradun
- Distance within State/UT
- 187 km
- Nearest Town
- Uttarkashi
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 20 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 90.9 hectares
- Area
- 0.91 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 499 people in 94 households, with 230 male residents and 269 female residents. The average household size is 5.31, and SC share is 63.73% and ST share is 0% for Astal. Population density works out to about 548.95 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 94
- Total Population
- 499
- Male Population
- 230
- Female Population
- 269
- Sex Ratio
- 1,169.57
- Average Household Size
- 5.31
- SC Population
- 318
- SC Male Population
- 147
- SC Female Population
- 171
- SC Population Share
- 63.73
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Astal list 1 government primary school 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
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Astal include hand pump water, treated tap water and river or canal 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 in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal 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
- 42.43 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Astal 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 Astal include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. 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
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Astal is reported as 12 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
- 12 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 Astal show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ragi and Maize, net sown area is 26.78 hectares and irrigated land is 6.08 hectares (22.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Ragi
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Maize
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 15.79 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 3.8
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 2.1 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 26.78
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 19.7 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 6.08
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 6.08 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Which district is Astal village in?
Astal village is in Uttarkashi district.
Which state is Astal village in?
Astal village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Astal under?
Astal comes under Dunda Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Astal?
The Census village code of Astal is 040503.
Which Gram Panchayat is Astal under?
Astal is listed under ASTAL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dunda.
What is the population of Astal village?
The village record lists 499 people and 94 households for Astal.
How many households are in Astal village?
The village record lists 94 households for Astal.
What is the male and female population of Astal?
The record lists 230 male residents and 269 female residents for Astal.
What is the sex ratio of Astal village?
The sex ratio of Astal is 1,169.57 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Astal village?
The reported geographical area of Astal is 90.9 hectares.
What is the population density of Astal village?
The approximate population density of Astal is 548.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Astal?
The nearest town listed for Astal is Uttarkashi, about 20 km away.
How far is Astal from the district headquarters?
Astal is about 20 km from Uttarkashi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Astal from the sub-district headquarters?
Astal is about 2 km from Dunda, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Astal?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Astal.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Astal?
For Astal, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ragi and Maize, net sown area is 26.78 hectares and irrigated land is 6.08 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Astal.