Gostu Village
Gostu is a revenue village in Srinagar tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It had a population of 91 in 23 households (Census 2011).
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91 souls. 23 homes.
Srinagar tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand.
Gostu today
- Bottle gourd₹1,100Kotadwara APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹1,000Kotadwara APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Cabbage₹1,100Kotadwara APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Gostu, Srinagar tehsil, Pauri Garhwal!
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Gostu at a glance
Gostu is a mid-sized village of Srinagar tehsil: 91 people in 23 households (Census 2011), 85th of its 180 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 83.7%, above Pauri Garhwal district's 80.4% (Srinagar tehsil: 86.5%), while the sex ratio was 1,022 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 1,144. It falls under Kafoli gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 246174. The village covers 116 hectares — about 1.2 km², or roughly 78 people per km² (Census 2011). Its nearest mapped neighbour is Bagoli, about 2.4 km away in a straight line.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Khirsu Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 2 self-help groups with 11 members (2018-19) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
- Height
- about 909 m above sea level At Gostu's map point, from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 surface model (~90 m cells). Copernicus DEM GLO-90 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA.
Gram panchayat
Gostu is in the Kafoli gram panchayat.
Other villages in Kafoli
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Gostu compares
By population, Gostu ranks #85 of 180 inhabited villages in Srinagar tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Gostu ranks
| Ranked by | Gostu | In Pauri Garhwal district | In Uttarakhand | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 91 | 1,796 of 3,142 (tied) | 11,686 of 15,746 (tied)above 25% | 110 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 23 | 1,736 of 3,142 (tied) | 11,144 of 15,746 (tied)above 28% | 27 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 83.7% | 826 of 3,142 (tied) | 4,160 of 15,746 (tied)above 73% | 79.1% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,022 per 1,000 males | 2,359 of 3,119 (tied) | 9,142 of 15,625 (tied)above 41% | 1,194 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 3.96 per household | 1,746 of 3,142 (tied) | 12,168 of 15,746 (tied)above 22% | 4.04 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 78.3 per km² | 2,543 of 3,136 | 13,916 of 15,688 (tied)above 11% | 168.5 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 44.0% | 1,807 of 3,142 (tied) | 9,669 of 15,746 (tied)above 38% | 46.9% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Gostu
In Pauri Garhwal district
- HalsiKotdwara, Pauri Garhwal91 people · 83.3% literate · 1,022 per 1,000 · 3.79 per householdCompare →
- Dhar GaonKotdwara, Pauri Garhwal94 people · 81.5% literate · 1,043 per 1,000 · 4.09 per householdCompare →
- KilwasChaubatta Khal, Pauri Garhwal90 people · 81.5% literate · 1,045 per 1,000 · 4.09 per householdCompare →
- DewalPauri, Pauri Garhwal92 people · 80.0% literate · 1,044 per 1,000 · 4.00 per householdCompare →
- Khati GharPauri, Pauri Garhwal84 people · 80.0% literate · 1,000 per 1,000 · 4.00 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Uttarakhand
- RaigariJoshimath, Chamoli97 people · 82.0% literate · 1,021 per 1,000 · 4.04 per householdCompare →
- Rawal GaonBerinag, Pithoragarh98 people · 84.4% literate · 1,042 per 1,000 · 3.92 per householdCompare →
- Gurgurani DashauniBerinag, Pithoragarh119 people · 82.7% literate · 1,017 per 1,000 · 4.10 per householdCompare →
- LontharJakhani Dhar, Tehri Garhwal88 people · 80.5% literate · 1,047 per 1,000 · 4.00 per householdCompare →
- TankilaUkhimath, Rudraprayag104 people · 84.4% literate · 1,000 per 1,000 · 4.16 per householdCompare →
Compare Gostu with any village in India →
Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Gostu had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 246174
Other villages in Srinagar tehsil
View all 227 →Gostu — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Uttarakhand's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+18.9%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 91Census 2011
- Male / female
- 45 / 46
- Households
- 23
- People per home
- 4.0
- Literacy rate
- 83.7%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 40
- Work participation
- 44.0%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Gostu on the map
Gostu · 30.2311° N, 78.8992° E
Electoral profile
Placed from Gostu's map location inside the constituency boundary. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); TCPD Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data, Ashoka University.
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postNearest services to Gostu
The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Gostu's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchThe nainital bank · 10 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- ATMNone within 25 km
- Post officeKhankara Branch Post Office · 2.2 km (straight line) · PIN 246171 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
- Petrol pumpPetrol pump · 6.2 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Kherakhal · 2.2 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolNone within 25 km
Health & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Gostu
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
- Government Hospital, Kherakhal · Hospital2.2 km away · OpenStreetMap · 2026-10-23
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Essential services & places near Gostu
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Gostu's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices565 in Pauri Garhwal district
- Khankara Branch Post Office
Post office · 2.2 km away (straight line)
- Kolli Branch Post Office
Post office · 2.3 km away (straight line)
- Maiki Marhi Branch Post Office
Post office · 2.4 km away (straight line)
Hospitals & clinics207 in Pauri Garhwal district
- Government Hospital, Kherakhal
Hospital · 2.2 km away (straight line)
Near By Bsnl Office, Kherakhal
- Primary Health Centre, Mundoli
Primary / community health centre · 2.2 km away (straight line)
Mundoli
- SubCentre, Khankra
Primary / community health centre · 2.3 km away (straight line)
Khankra
Schools & anganwadis10 in Pauri Garhwal district
Colleges & universities32 in Pauri Garhwal district
- CHAURAS GROUND
College · 9.1 km away (straight line)
- MUSEUM
Coaching / training institute · 9.1 km away (straight line)
- Museum
Coaching / training institute · 9.1 km away (straight line)
Police & fire stations1 in Pauri Garhwal district
- Rudraprayag Police Station
Police station · 9.9 km away (straight line)
Revenue & panchayat offices2 in Pauri Garhwal district
- Nagar Nigam Srinagar Garhwal
Municipal office · 11 km away (straight line)
- District Collectorate
District Collectorate · 71 km away (straight line)
Government offices21 in Pauri Garhwal district
- DoG HNBGU
Government office · 9.1 km away (straight line)
- Pump House
Government office · 9.9 km away (straight line)
- Water Office
Government office · 10 km away (straight line)
Temples57 in Pauri Garhwal district
Temple · 3.6 km away (straight line)
Temple · 4 km away (straight line)
Churches1 in Pauri Garhwal district
Other places of worship16 in Pauri Garhwal district
Place of worship · 4 km away (straight line)
Place of worship · 8.9 km away (straight line)
Gurudwara · 10 km away (straight line)
Transport7 in Pauri Garhwal district
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 6.2 km away (straight line)
- Bharat Petroleum
Petrol pump · 7.4 km away (straight line)
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 14 km away (straight line)
Agriculture services5 in Pauri Garhwal district
- Horticulture
Agriculture office · 11 km away (straight line)
Community places10 in Pauri Garhwal district
- Central Library
Library · 9.2 km away (straight line)
- Central Library
Library · 9.2 km away (straight line)
- Central Library
Library · 9.2 km away (straight line)
All places in Srinagar tehsil (61) →Places of worship in Gostu →Suggest a missing place
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People often ask about Gostu
Where is Gostu located?
Gostu is a village in Srinagar tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Gostu in?
Gostu is in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand.
Which gram panchayat does Gostu belong to?
Gostu comes under the Kafoli gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Gostu?
The pincode of Gostu, Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal is 246174.
What is the population of Gostu?
As per the 2011 Census, Gostu had a population of 91 (45 males and 46 females).
How many households are there in Gostu?
Gostu had 23 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Gostu?
Gostu covers about 116 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Gostu?
The literacy rate of Gostu was 83.7% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Gostu?
Gostu had 1,022 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gostu in?
Gostu is in the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Gostu?
Anil Baluni (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Garhwal Lok Sabha seat, which includes Gostu, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Gostu in?
Gostu is in the Srinagar assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Gostu?
(Dr) Dhan Singh Rawat (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Srinagar assembly seat, which includes Gostu, in 2022.
Which development block is Gostu in?
Gostu is in the Khirsu development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Gostu?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gostu is 45549 and its Census 2011 village code is 45549.
Which villages are near Gostu?
Villages near Gostu include Bagoli (2.4 km), Nawasu (2.8 km), Gair (3.9 km), Chakwali (4.2 km), Bhatoli (4.7 km).
What is the population of Gostu in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Gostu's Census 2011 population of 91 by Uttarakhand's official RGI projection (+18.9% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 110 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Gostu?
The sarpanch of Gostu has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Pauri Garhwal district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Kotadwara APMC | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Kotadwara APMC | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Kotadwara APMC | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Carrot · Carrot | Kotadwara APMC | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Kotadwara APMC | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Kotadwara APMC | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Onion · Onion | Kotadwara APMC | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Potato | Kotadwara APMC | 900 | 900 | 900 | 13 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Gostu's shops. Best mandi price near Gostu →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026