Gwasi Kot

Gwasi Kot is a village located in Gangolihat tehsil of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 55km away from sub-district headquarter Gangolihat (tehsildar office) and 190km away from district headquarter Pithoragarh. As per 2009 stats, Gawasi Kot is the gram panchayat of Gwasi Kot village.

Here you can discover what makes Gwasi Kot unique in its vibrant Gangolihat-Pithoragarh region. You’ll see Gwasi Kot’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gwasi Kot

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gwasi Kot is 049932. The village spans a total geographical area of 166.71 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 262522. Pithoragarh is nearest town to Gwasi Kot village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 190km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gwasi Kot village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangolihat Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Almora Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Gwasi Kot

According to the 2011 Census, Gwasi Kot has a total population of about 731, with approximately 374 males and 357 females. The sex ratio is around 954 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 107 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 730 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.04%, with male literacy at about 65.24% and female literacy near 42.30%. There are around 158 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gwasi Kot's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gwasi Kot

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gwasi Kot. As per the 2011 stats, Gwasi Kot had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gwasi Kot

Knowing the nearby villages of Gwasi Kot helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gwasi Kot.

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