Indian Village Directory

Chhiwala Village

Chhiwala is an inhabited village in Puraula Sub-district of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 040137, the Census 2011 record lists 425 people in 97 households and the reported area is 43.84 hectares. The local references include Devdhung Gram Panchayat, Puraula CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barkot at about 30 km.

In short:

Chhiwala is a village in Puraula Sub-district, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 040137 and 425 people in 97 households.

Village Code040137
Population425
Households97
Area43.84 hectares
Nearest TownBarkot

Detailed village profile

Chhiwala at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 425 people, 43.84 hectares of reported area and Barkot as the nearest town reference for Chhiwala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Uttarkashi
Sub-district Puraula
CD Block Puraula
Gram Panchayat DEVDHUNG
  • Chhiwala falls under Puraula Sub-district in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 040137.
  • The record lists 425 people living in 97 households.
  • The reported village area is 43.84 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Barkot.
  • 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
Chhiwala
Census Village Code
040137
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Uttarkashi
District Census Code
056
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Puraula
Sub-district Census Code
00278
CD Block
Puraula
Gram Panchayat
Devdhung
Households
97
Population
425
Male Population
228
Female Population
197
Sex Ratio
864.04
Area
43.84 hectares
Area
0.44 sq km
Nearest Town
Barkot
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
249185
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 969.43 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.38 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 36% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 1.65% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 27% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chhiwala in the official administrative record. Census village code 040137, Devdhung Gram Panchayat and Puraula CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
056
Sub-district Census Code
00278
Village Census Code
040137
CD Block Code
0001
CD Block Name
Puraula
Gram Panchayat Name
Devdhung

Location and Distance

Barkot is the nearest town listed for Chhiwala, about 30 km away. Uttarkashi is listed as the district headquarters at about 115 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Puraula
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
1 km
District Headquarter
Uttarkashi
Distance from District Headquarter
115 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Barkot
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
141 km
Nearest Town
Barkot
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
43.84 hectares
Area
0.44 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 425 people in 97 households, with 228 male residents and 197 female residents. The average household size is 4.38, and SC share is 36% and ST share is 1.65% for Chhiwala. Population density works out to about 969.43 people per sq km.

Total Households
97
Total Population
425
Male Population
228
Female Population
197
Sex Ratio
864.04
Average Household Size
4.38
SC Population
153
SC Male Population
78
SC Female Population
75
SC Population Share
36
ST Population
7
ST Male Population
3
ST Female Population
4
ST Population Share
1.65
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chhiwala 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 Chhiwala include hand pump water and 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chhiwala include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chhiwala is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 16 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chhiwala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Potato, net sown area is 24.83 hectares and irrigated land is 6.7 hectares (27% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Potato
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.35
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
13.45 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.12 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.09 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
24.83
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
18.13 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
6.7
Canals Area In Hectares
6.7 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 Chhiwala

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
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
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 1 33%
CRM 2 67%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 33%
State Bank of India 1 33%
Union Bank of India 1 33%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 249185 Uttar Kashi Puraula Hudoli Hudoli Nehru Market Purola, Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand, 249185
State Bank of India CRM 249185 Uttar Kashi Puraula Purola Uttarakhand Puraula, Tehsil Puraula, Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand, 249185
Union Bank of India CRM 249185 Uttar Kashi Puraula Purola Kumola Road Hotel Shubham Palace Main Market, Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand, 249185

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 Chhiwala village located?

Chhiwala is in Puraula Sub-district of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Chhiwala village in?

Chhiwala village is in Uttarkashi district.

Which state is Chhiwala village in?

Chhiwala village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Chhiwala under?

Chhiwala comes under Puraula Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chhiwala?

The Census village code of Chhiwala is 040137.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chhiwala under?

Chhiwala is listed under DEVDHUNG Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Puraula.

What is the population of Chhiwala village?

The village record lists 425 people and 97 households for Chhiwala.

How many households are in Chhiwala village?

The village record lists 97 households for Chhiwala.

What is the male and female population of Chhiwala?

The record lists 228 male residents and 197 female residents for Chhiwala.

What is the sex ratio of Chhiwala village?

The sex ratio of Chhiwala is 864.04 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chhiwala village?

The reported geographical area of Chhiwala is 43.84 hectares.

What is the population density of Chhiwala village?

The approximate population density of Chhiwala is 969.43 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chhiwala?

The nearest town listed for Chhiwala is Barkot, about 30 km away.

How far is Chhiwala from the district headquarters?

Chhiwala is about 115 km from Uttarkashi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chhiwala from the sub-district headquarters?

Chhiwala is about 1 km from Puraula, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chhiwala?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Chhiwala.

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

For Chhiwala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Potato, net sown area is 24.83 hectares and irrigated land is 6.7 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chhiwala. These records include 3 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.