Garhwal
Garhwal is a district in the Uttarakhand State of India. The total area of Garhwal district is 5,329 km², which includes 5,256.84 km² of rural area and 72.16 km² of urban area. There are about 3,142 villages in Garhwal district.
For administrative convenience, Garhwal district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 8 tehsils in Garhwal district. Here is the list of all Garhwal Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Garhwal District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chaubattakhal | 243 | 38,436 |
| 2 | Dhoomakot | 376 | 39,230 |
| 3 | Lansdowne | 975 | 77,621 |
| 4 | Pauri | 767 | 1,35,718 |
| 5 | Satpuli | 235 | 31,494 |
| 6 | Srinagar | 142 | 53,689 |
| 7 | THALISAIN | 829 | 92,286 |
| 8 | Yamkeshwar | 557 | 43,565 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Kotdwara is the largest tehsil in garhwal district by both area and population. Srinagar is the smallest tehsil in garhwal district by area, while Satpuli is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Kotdwara | Kotdwara |
| Smallest Tehsil | Srinagar | Srinagar |
Population of Garhwal District
The population of Garhwal offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Garhwal, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,87,271 | 5,74,568 | 1,12,703 |
| Total Male Population | 3,26,829 | 2,68,029 | 58,800 |
| Total Female Population | 3,60,442 | 3,06,539 | 53,903 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 83,901 | 71,170 | 12,731 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 44,055 | 37,212 | 6,843 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 39,846 | 33,958 | 5,888 |
| Literate Population | 4,94,889 | 4,04,558 | 90,331 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,62,148 | 2,13,355 | 48,793 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,32,741 | 1,91,203 | 41,538 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,92,382 | 1,70,010 | 22,372 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 64,681 | 54,674 | 10,007 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,27,701 | 1,15,336 | 12,365 |
| Households | 1,61,778 | 1,36,180 | 25,598 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Garhwal district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Garhwal district is 6,87,271, including 3,26,829 males and 3,60,442 females. In rural areas, it is 5,74,568, including 2,68,029 males and 3,06,539 females. In urban areas, it is 1,12,703, including 58,800 males and 53,903 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Garhwal district is 83,901, including 44,055 boys and 39,846 girls. In rural areas, it is 71,170, including 37,212 boys and 33,958 girls. In urban areas, it is 12,731, including 6,843 boys and 5,888 girls.
- Literate population in Garhwal district is around 4,94,889, including 2,62,148 males and 2,32,741 females. In rural areas, it is 4,04,558, including 2,13,355 males and 1,91,203 females. In urban areas, it is 90,331, including 48,793 males and 41,538 females.
- Illiterate population in Garhwal district is about 1,92,382, including 64,681 males and 1,27,701 females. In rural areas, it is 1,70,010, including 54,674 males and 1,15,336 females. In urban areas, it is 22,372, including 10,007 males and 12,365 females.
- There are about 1,61,778 households in Garhwal district, including 1,36,180 in rural areas and 25,598 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Garhwal. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,22,361 | 1,09,576 | 12,785 |
| SC Male Population | 59,842 | 53,278 | 6,564 |
| SC Female Population | 62,519 | 56,298 | 6,221 |
| Total ST Population | 2,215 | 1,952 | 263 |
| ST Male Population | 1,174 | 1,018 | 156 |
| ST Female Population | 1,041 | 934 | 107 |
| Population Density | 129 / km² | 109 / km² | 1,562 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Garhwal district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Garhwal district is approximately 1,22,361, including 59,842 males and 62,519 females. In rural areas, it is 1,09,576, including 53,278 males and 56,298 females. In urban areas, it is 12,785, including 6,564 males and 6,221 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Garhwal district is about 2,215, including 1,174 males and 1,041 females. In rural areas, it is 1,952, including 1,018 males and 934 females. In urban areas, it is 263, including 156 males and 107 females.
- Overall population density of Garhwal district is around 129 people per km². Rural areas have about 109 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,562 people per km².