Garhwal

Garhwal is a district in the Uttarakhand State of India. Total area of Garhwal is 5,329 km² including 5,256.84 km² rural area and 72.16 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Garhwal has a population of 6,87,271 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,12,703 while rural population is 5,74,568. Garhwal has a sex ratio of approximately 1102 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 129 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,61,778 houses in the district, including 25,598 urban houses and 1,36,180 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 3,142 villages in garhwal district.

The Garhwal district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

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 tehsil by population. 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

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.

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.