Genwala is an inhabited village in Dunda Sub-district of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 040546, the Census 2011 record lists 1,131 people in 250 households and the reported area is 159.18 hectares. The local references include Genwala Gram Panchayat, Dunda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Uttarkashi at about 41 km.
In short:
Genwala is a village in Dunda Sub-district, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 040546 and 1,131 people in 250 households.
Village Code040546
Population1,131
Households250
Area159.18 hectares
Nearest TownUttarkashi
Detailed village profile
Genwala at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,131 people, 159.18 hectares of reported area and Uttarkashi as the nearest town reference for Genwala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Genwala falls under Dunda Sub-district in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.
The Census village code is 040546.
The record lists 1,131 people living in 250 households.
The reported village area is 159.18 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Genwala
Census Village Code
040546
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
Genwala
Households
250
Population
1,131
Male Population
557
Female Population
574
Sex Ratio
1,030.52
Area
159.18 hectares
Area
1.59 sq km
Nearest Town
Uttarkashi
Nearest Town Distance
41 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
249152
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 Density710.52 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.52 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share19.54%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share11.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Genwala in the official administrative record. Census village code 040546, Genwala Gram Panchayat and Dunda CD Block.
State Census Code
05
District Census Code
056
Sub-district Census Code
00281
Village Census Code
040546
CD Block Code
0004
CD Block Name
Dunda
Gram Panchayat Name
Genwala
Location and Distance
Uttarkashi is the nearest town listed for Genwala, about 41 km away. Uttarkashi is listed as the district headquarters at about 41 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Dunda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
28 km
District Headquarter
Uttarkashi
Distance from District Headquarter
41 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Uttarkashi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
41 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
213 km
Nearest Town
Uttarkashi
Distance from Nearest Town
41 km
Total Geographical Area
159.18 hectares
Area
1.59 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,131 people in 250 households, with 557 male residents and 574 female residents. The average household size is 4.52, and SC share is 19.54% and ST share is 0% for Genwala. Population density works out to about 710.52 people per sq km.
Total Households
250
Total Population
1,131
Male Population
557
Female Population
574
Sex Ratio
1,030.52
Average Household Size
4.52
SC Population
221
SC Male Population
116
SC Female Population
105
SC Population Share
19.54
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Genwala list 1 government primary school, 4 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 2 private middle 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
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
4
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Genwala. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Hospital Allopathic Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Hospital Allopathic Doctors In Position Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Hospital Allopathic Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Genwala include hand pump water, treated tap water and tank, pond or lake 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 All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake 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
58.95 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Genwala include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Genwala include commercial bank, cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Commercial Bank
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Genwala is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 12 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Genwala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Ragi, net sown area is 73.43 hectares and irrigated land is 8.26 hectares (11.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ragi
Forest Area In Hectares
7.31 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.41
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3.97 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
7.11 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
73.43
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
65.17 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
8.26
Canals Area In Hectares
8.26 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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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
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
3
75%
Other
1
25%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
4
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.
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 Genwala village located?
Genwala is in Dunda Sub-district of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Genwala village in?
Genwala village is in Uttarkashi district.
Which state is Genwala village in?
Genwala village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Genwala under?
Genwala comes under Dunda Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Genwala?
The Census village code of Genwala is 040546.
Which Gram Panchayat is Genwala under?
Genwala is listed under GENWALA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dunda.
What is the population of Genwala village?
The village record lists 1,131 people and 250 households for Genwala.
How many households are in Genwala village?
The village record lists 250 households for Genwala.
What is the male and female population of Genwala?
The record lists 557 male residents and 574 female residents for Genwala.
What is the sex ratio of Genwala village?
The sex ratio of Genwala is 1,030.52 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Genwala village?
The reported geographical area of Genwala is 159.18 hectares.
What is the population density of Genwala village?
The approximate population density of Genwala is 710.52 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Genwala?
The nearest town listed for Genwala is Uttarkashi, about 41 km away.
How far is Genwala from the district headquarters?
Genwala is about 41 km from Uttarkashi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Genwala from the sub-district headquarters?
Genwala is about 28 km from Dunda, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Genwala?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 4 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 2 private middle schools for Genwala.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Genwala?
For Genwala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Ragi, net sown area is 73.43 hectares and irrigated land is 8.26 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Genwala?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Genwala. 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.