Garhwal
Garhwal is a district and city located in Uttarakhand State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Garhwal district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Tehsil or sub-districts.
Garhwal District overview
Garhwal is Town in Uttarakhand serves as administrative headquarter of Garhwal district. Total area of Garhwal District is 5,329 km² including 5,257 km² rural area and 72 km² urban area. There are 9 Tehsils part of Garhwal District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Garhwal District, Garhwal has 3473 villages.
Kotdwara is the largest tehsil in Garhwal district by area covering 1204.73 km2 and Srinagar is the smallest tehsil in Garhwal district by area covering 141.862 km2. Kotdwara is the largest tehsil by population while Satpuli is the smallest tehsil by population in Garhwal district.
Population of Garhwal District
As of the 2011 census, Garhwal district has a population of approximately 687,271 peoples which is divided into urban population of 112,703 and rular population of 574,568. The population density in Garhwal region is about 129.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 326,829 | 360,442 | 687,271 |
| Rural | 268,029 | 306,539 | 574,568 |
| Urban | 58,800 | 53,903 | 112,703 |
Households of Garhwal District
There are about 161,778 houses in the district, including 25,598 urban houses and 136,180 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.25 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 161,778 |
| Rural | 136,180 |
| Urban | 25,598 |
List Of Tehsil in Garhwal District
Garhwal district is divided into several Tehsils or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 9 tehsils in Garhwal district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Tehsil in Garhwal:
| Tehsil | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Chaubattakhal | 242.8 | 38,436 |
| Dhoomakot | 376.3 | 39,230 |
| Kotdwara | 1,204.7 | 175,232 |
| Lansdowne | 975.3 | 77,621 |
| Pauri | 767.2 | 135,718 |
| Satpuli | 234.5 | 31,494 |
| Srinagar | 141.9 | 53,689 |
| THALISAIN | 829.2 | 92,286 |
| Yamkeshwar | 557.0 | 43,565 |
Frequently Asked Question About Garhwal District
How many villages are there in Garhwal district ?
There are 3473 villages in the Garhwal district.
What is the population of Garhwal district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Garhwal district is 687,271
How many town or city are there in Garhwal district ?
There are 8 town or city in the Garhwal district.
How many Tehsil in Garhwal district ?
There are 9 Tehsil in Garhwal district.
Which is the largest Tehsil in Garhwal district
Kotdwara is the largest Tehsil in Garhwal district.
Which is the smallest Tehsil in Garhwal district ?
Srinagar is the smallest Tehsil in Garhwal district.
Which is the most populated Tehsil in Garhwal district ?
Kotdwara is the most populated Tehsil in Garhwal district.
Which is the least populated Tehsil in Garhwal district ?
Satpuli is the most least populated Tehsil in Garhwal district.