Genwala

Genwala is a village located in Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Dunda (tehsildar office) and 8km away from district headquarter Uttarkashi. As per 2009 stats, Genwala Barsali is the gram panchayat of Genwala village.

Here you can discover what makes Genwala unique in its vibrant Dunda-Uttarkashi region. You’ll see Genwala’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 Genwala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Genwala is 040496. The village spans a total geographical area of 49.19 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249193. Uttarkashi is nearest town to Genwala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Genwala 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 Gangotri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Genwala

Population of Genwala

According to the 2011 Census, Genwala has a total population of about 572, with approximately 298 males and 274 females. The sex ratio is around 919 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 74 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 220 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 71.33%, with male literacy at about 80.87% and female literacy near 60.95%. There are around 120 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Genwala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Genwala

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

Nearby Villages of Genwala

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Genwala