Where is Gawara village located?
Gawara is in Dunda Sub-district of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India.
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Gawara Village
Gawara is an inhabited village in Dunda Sub-district of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 040507, the Census 2011 record lists 479 people in 95 households and the reported area is 113.38 hectares. The local references include Gawara Gram Panchayat, Dunda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Uttarkashi at about 33 km.
Village Code040507
Population479
Households95
Area113.38 hectares
Nearest TownUttarkashi
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Gawara
- Census Village Code
- 040507
- 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
- Gawara
- Households
- 95
- Population
- 479
- Male Population
- 254
- Female Population
- 225
- Sex Ratio
- 885.83
- Area
- 113.38 hectares
- Area
- 1.13 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Uttarkashi
- Nearest Town Distance
- 33 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 279151
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Gawara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 479 people, 113.38 hectares of reported area and Uttarkashi as the nearest town reference for Gawara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Gawara falls under Dunda Sub-district in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.
- The Census village code is 040507.
- The record lists 479 people living in 95 households.
- The reported village area is 113.38 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density422.47 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.04 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share31.94%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.25%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share51.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gawara in the official administrative record. Census village code 040507, Gawara Gram Panchayat and Dunda CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 05
- District Census Code
- 056
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00281
- Village Census Code
- 040507
- CD Block Code
- 0004
- CD Block Name
- Dunda
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Gawara
Location and Distance
Uttarkashi is the nearest town listed for Gawara, about 33 km away. Uttarkashi is listed as the district headquarters at about 33 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dunda
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 9 km
- District Headquarter
- Uttarkashi
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 33 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Uttarkashi
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 33 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dehradun
- Distance within State/UT
- 194 km
- Nearest Town
- Uttarkashi
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 33 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 113.38 hectares
- Area
- 1.13 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 479 people in 95 households, with 254 male residents and 225 female residents. The average household size is 5.04, and SC share is 31.94% and ST share is 1.25% for Gawara. Population density works out to about 422.47 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 95
- Total Population
- 479
- Male Population
- 254
- Female Population
- 225
- Sex Ratio
- 885.83
- Average Household Size
- 5.04
- SC Population
- 153
- SC Male Population
- 83
- SC Female Population
- 70
- SC Population Share
- 31.94
- ST Population
- 6
- ST Male Population
- 2
- ST Female Population
- 4
- ST Population Share
- 1.25
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gawara 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 Gawara 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
- 71.03 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gawara 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 Gawara 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 Gawara 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 Gawara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ragi and Maize, net sown area is 23.57 hectares and irrigated land is 12.14 hectares (51.5% 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
- 8.06 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 3.21
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 5.81 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 1.7 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 23.57
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 11.43 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 12.14
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 12.14 hectares
Other Available Details
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- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Gawara village in?
Gawara village is in Uttarkashi district.
Which state is Gawara village in?
Gawara village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Gawara under?
Gawara comes under Dunda Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gawara?
The Census village code of Gawara is 040507.
Which Gram Panchayat is Gawara under?
Gawara is listed under GAWARA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dunda.
What is the population of Gawara village?
The village record lists 479 people and 95 households for Gawara.
How many households are in Gawara village?
The village record lists 95 households for Gawara.
What is the male and female population of Gawara?
The record lists 254 male residents and 225 female residents for Gawara.
What is the sex ratio of Gawara village?
The sex ratio of Gawara is 885.83 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gawara village?
The reported geographical area of Gawara is 113.38 hectares.
What is the population density of Gawara village?
The approximate population density of Gawara is 422.47 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gawara?
The nearest town listed for Gawara is Uttarkashi, about 33 km away.
How far is Gawara from the district headquarters?
Gawara is about 33 km from Uttarkashi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gawara from the sub-district headquarters?
Gawara is about 9 km from Dunda, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gawara?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Gawara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gawara?
For Gawara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ragi and Maize, net sown area is 23.57 hectares and irrigated land is 12.14 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Gawara.