Indian Village Directory

Kanwa Village

Kanwa is an inhabited village in Dunda Sub-district of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 040493, the Census 2011 record lists 559 people in 113 households and the reported area is 104.72 hectares. The local references include Kanwa Gram Panchayat, Dunda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Uttarkashi at about 12 km.

In short:

Kanwa is a village in Dunda Sub-district, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 040493 and 559 people in 113 households.

Village Code040493
Population559
Households113
Area104.72 hectares
Nearest TownUttarkashi

Detailed village profile

Kanwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 559 people, 104.72 hectares of reported area and Uttarkashi as the nearest town reference for Kanwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Uttarkashi
Sub-district Dunda
CD Block Dunda
Gram Panchayat KANWA
  • Kanwa falls under Dunda Sub-district in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 040493.
  • The record lists 559 people living in 113 households.
  • The reported village area is 104.72 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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
Kanwa
Census Village Code
040493
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
Kanwa
Households
113
Population
559
Male Population
276
Female Population
283
Sex Ratio
1,025.36
Area
104.72 hectares
Area
1.05 sq km
Nearest Town
Uttarkashi
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
249193
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 533.8 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.95 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 38.46% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.54% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 38.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kanwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 040493, Kanwa Gram Panchayat and Dunda CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
056
Sub-district Census Code
00281
Village Census Code
040493
CD Block Code
0004
CD Block Name
Dunda
Gram Panchayat Name
Kanwa

Location and Distance

Uttarkashi is the nearest town listed for Kanwa, about 12 km away. Uttarkashi is listed as the district headquarters at about 12 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dunda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Uttarkashi
Distance from District Headquarter
12 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Uttarkashi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
197 km
Nearest Town
Uttarkashi
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
104.72 hectares
Area
1.05 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 559 people in 113 households, with 276 male residents and 283 female residents. The average household size is 4.95, and SC share is 38.46% and ST share is 0.54% for Kanwa. Population density works out to about 533.8 people per sq km.

Total Households
113
Total Population
559
Male Population
276
Female Population
283
Sex Ratio
1,025.36
Average Household Size
4.95
SC Population
215
SC Male Population
113
SC Female Population
102
SC Population Share
38.46
ST Population
3
ST Male Population
2
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.54
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kanwa list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kanwa 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Other District Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kanwa 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kanwa is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 20 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
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kanwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Potato, net sown area is 39.56 hectares and irrigated land is 15.12 hectares (38.2% 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
Potato
Forest Area In Hectares
5.52 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
59.08
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.56 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
39.56
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
24.44 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
15.12
Canals Area In Hectares
15.12 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 Kanwa

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
15
Banks in Matched Records
11
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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 12 80%
CRM 3 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 5 33%
Bank of Baroda 1 6.7%
Bank of Maharashtra 1 6.7%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 6.7%
Idbi Bank Limited 1 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 249193 Uttar Kashi Bhatwari Uttarkashi (Npp) Uttarkashi Mahima Nand Building Bhatwari Road, Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand, 249193
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 249193 Uttar Kashi Bhatwari Uttarkashi (Npp) Dist. - Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand Main Market, Court Road, Uttarkashi, Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand, 249193
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 249193 Uttar Kashi Bhatwari Uttarkashi (Npp) Bhatwari Road, Uttarkashi, (Uttarakhand) Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Khasra No. 2016, Near Lakdi Tal Village-Bharat, U…
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 249193 Uttar Kashi Bhatwari Uttarkashi (Npp) Bus Stand, Gangotri Road Idbi Bank Ltd, Hotel Radhika Palace Uttarkashi, Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand, 249193
Indusind Bank Ltd ATM 249193 Uttar Kashi Bhatwari Uttarkashi (Npp) Gyansu, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, Pin: 249193 Ground Floor, Hotel Vishwanath, Khasara No. 3035, Gangotri Highway, Uttar…
Punjab National Bank ATM 249193 Uttar Kashi Bhatwari Uttarkashi (Npp) Uttarakhand Uttarkashi, Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand, 249193
State Bank of India ATM 249193 Uttar Kashi Bhatwari Uttarkashi (Npp) Uttarakhand Uttarkashi, Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand, 249193
State Bank of India ATM 249193 Uttar Kashi Bhatwari Joshiyara Mudrika Niwas, Vikas Complex State Bank of India Joshiyara, Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand, 249193

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 Kanwa village located?

Kanwa is in Dunda Sub-district of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Kanwa village in?

Kanwa village is in Uttarkashi district.

Which state is Kanwa village in?

Kanwa village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Kanwa under?

Kanwa comes under Dunda Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kanwa?

The Census village code of Kanwa is 040493.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kanwa under?

Kanwa is listed under KANWA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dunda.

What is the population of Kanwa village?

The village record lists 559 people and 113 households for Kanwa.

How many households are in Kanwa village?

The village record lists 113 households for Kanwa.

What is the male and female population of Kanwa?

The record lists 276 male residents and 283 female residents for Kanwa.

What is the sex ratio of Kanwa village?

The sex ratio of Kanwa is 1,025.36 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kanwa village?

The reported geographical area of Kanwa is 104.72 hectares.

What is the population density of Kanwa village?

The approximate population density of Kanwa is 533.8 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kanwa?

The nearest town listed for Kanwa is Uttarkashi, about 12 km away.

How far is Kanwa from the district headquarters?

Kanwa is about 12 km from Uttarkashi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kanwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Kanwa is about 12 km from Dunda, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kanwa?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Kanwa.

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

For Kanwa, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Potato, net sown area is 39.56 hectares and irrigated land is 15.12 hectares.

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

The page shows 15 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kanwa. These records include 11 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.