Galnau Village
Galnau is a revenue village in Karnaprayag tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It had a population of 162 in 41 households (Census 2011).
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162 souls. 41 homes.
Karnaprayag tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
Galnau today
- Bottle gourd₹1,500Chamoli APMC · 12 Nov 2026
- Cauliflower₹3,000Chamoli APMC · 12 Nov 2026
- Onion₹2,500Chamoli APMC · 12 Nov 2026
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Galnau at a glance
Galnau is a mid-sized village of Karnaprayag tehsil: 162 people in 41 households (Census 2011), 76th of its 184 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 86.1%, above Chamoli district's 80.9% (Karnaprayag tehsil: 82.7%), while the sex ratio was 1,348 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 1,072. It falls under Siran gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 246429. The village covers 44 hectares — about 0.44 km², or roughly 370 people per km² (Census 2011). Its nearest mapped neighbour is Siran, about 0.8 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
- Karnaprayag Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 2 self-help groups with 11 members (2022-23) 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 861 m above sea level At Galnau'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
Galnau is in the Siran gram panchayat.
Other villages in Siran
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Galnau compares
By population, Galnau ranks #76 of 184 inhabited villages in Karnaprayag 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 Galnau ranks
| Ranked by | Galnau | In Chamoli district | In Uttarakhand | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 162 | 672 of 1,170 (tied) | 8,997 of 15,746 (tied)above 43% | 196 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 41 | 632 of 1,170 (tied) | 8,203 of 15,746 (tied)above 47% | 45 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 86.1% | 272 of 1,170 (tied) | 2,808 of 15,746 (tied)above 82% | 80.9% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,348 per 1,000 males | 173 of 1,159 (tied) | 2,620 of 15,625 (tied)above 83% | 1,110 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 3.95 per household | 929 of 1,170 (tied) | 12,215 of 15,746 (tied)above 22% | 4.45 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 369.8 per km² | 421 of 1,163 | 5,344 of 15,688above 66% | 296.9 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 51.9% | 461 of 1,170 (tied) | 5,489 of 15,746 (tied)above 65% | 49.4% |
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 Galnau
In Chamoli district
- BhagotaNarayanbagar, Chamoli209 people · 84.7% literate · 1,322 per 1,000 · 4.10 per householdCompare →
- Baman BeraDewal, Chamoli180 people · 84.5% literate · 1,308 per 1,000 · 3.75 per householdCompare →
- KotNarayanbagar, Chamoli219 people · 84.4% literate · 1,380 per 1,000 · 4.21 per householdCompare →
- MatiyalaKarnaprayag, Chamoli171 people · 80.7% literate · 1,311 per 1,000 · 3.80 per householdCompare →
- KandaraNandprayag, Chamoli202 people · 90.6% literate · 1,376 per 1,000 · 3.67 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Uttarakhand
- Sural GaonSrinagar, Pauri Garhwal194 people · 83.8% literate · 1,337 per 1,000 · 3.96 per householdCompare →
- MaspatiPithoragarh, Pithoragarh203 people · 86.6% literate · 1,360 per 1,000 · 3.83 per householdCompare →
- DungriRudraprayag, Rudraprayag152 people · 85.4% literate · 1,375 per 1,000 · 3.90 per householdCompare →
- Chai DamradaYamkeshwar, Pauri Garhwal133 people · 83.7% literate · 1,333 per 1,000 · 4.03 per householdCompare →
- MalethaSatpuli, Pauri Garhwal185 people · 84.4% literate · 1,342 per 1,000 · 4.20 per householdCompare →
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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 Galnau 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 Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 246429
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View all 216 →Galnau — 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
- 162Census 2011
- Male / female
- 69 / 93
- Households
- 41
- People per home
- 4.0
- Literacy rate
- 86.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 84
- Work participation
- 51.9%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 →
Galnau on the map
Galnau · 30.2681° N, 79.1843° E
Electoral profile
Placed from Galnau'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.
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Write a postNearest services to Galnau
The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Galnau's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchNone within 25 km
- ATMNone within 25 km
- Post officeShantisadan Branch Post Office · 750 m (straight line) · PIN 246429 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
- Petrol pumpPetrol pump · 1 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- Hospital / PHCSubCentre, Siran · 780 m (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolNone within 25 km
Health & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Galnau
- 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
- SubCentre, Siran · Primary health centre800 m away · OpenStreetMap · 2026-10-23
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Essential services & places near Galnau
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Galnau's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices339 in Chamoli district
Post office · 750 m away (straight line)
Post office · 3 km away (straight line)
Post office · 3 km away (straight line)
Hospitals & clinics113 in Chamoli district
Primary / community health centre · 780 m away (straight line)
Siran
Primary / community health centre · 1.5 km away (straight line)
Bamoth
Hospital · 3 km away (straight line)
Badrinath Road, Karnaprayag
Schools & anganwadis12 in Chamoli district
Colleges & universities2 in Chamoli district
- Government Inter College Maujkhal
College · 18 km away (straight line)
- ITI GOPESHWAR
ITI / vocational institute · 19 km away (straight line)
- SRI DEV SUMAN UTTARAKHAND UNIVERSITY
Coaching / training institute · 20 km away (straight line)
Police & fire stations2 in Chamoli district
- Rudraprayag Police Station
Police station · 20 km away (straight line)
Revenue & panchayat offices
- District Collectorate
District Collectorate · 88 km away (straight line)
Government offices6 in Chamoli district
- Office of Pradhan
Government office · 16 km away (straight line)
- UPCL
Government office · 19 km away (straight line)
- ZILA PANCHAYAT CHAMOLI
Government office · 20 km away (straight line)
Temples67 in Chamoli district
Temple · 3.1 km away (straight line)
Churches1 in Chamoli district
Other places of worship22 in Chamoli district
Gurudwara · 8.5 km away (straight line)
Transport27 in Chamoli district
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 1 km away (straight line)
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 5.6 km away (straight line)
- GOPESHWAR STATION
Bus station · 20 km away (straight line)
Community places1 in Chamoli district
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People often ask about Galnau
Where is Galnau located?
Galnau is a village in Karnaprayag tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Galnau in?
Galnau is in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
Which gram panchayat does Galnau belong to?
Galnau comes under the Siran gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Galnau?
The pincode of Galnau, Karnaprayag, Chamoli is 246429.
What is the population of Galnau?
As per the 2011 Census, Galnau had a population of 162 (69 males and 93 females).
How many households are there in Galnau?
Galnau had 41 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Galnau?
Galnau covers about 44 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Galnau?
The literacy rate of Galnau was 86.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Galnau?
Galnau had 1,348 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Galnau in?
Galnau is in the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Galnau?
Anil Baluni (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Garhwal Lok Sabha seat, which includes Galnau, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Galnau in?
Galnau is in the Karanprayag assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Galnau?
Anil Nautiyal (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Karanprayag assembly seat, which includes Galnau, in 2022.
Which development block is Galnau in?
Galnau is in the Karnaprayag development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Galnau?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Galnau is 41282 and its Census 2011 village code is 41282.
Which villages are near Galnau?
Villages near Galnau include Siran (0.8 km), Bamoth (1.5 km), Gadona (1.9 km), Sugi (2.1 km), Rano (2.7 km).
What is the population of Galnau in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Galnau's Census 2011 population of 162 by Uttarakhand's official RGI projection (+18.9% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 195 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Galnau?
The sarpanch of Galnau 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.
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Chamoli district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 12 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle gourd | Chamoli APMC | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Chamoli APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Onion | Chamoli APMC | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Potato | Chamoli APMC | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Tomato | Chamoli APMC | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) | Chamoli APMC | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 5 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 Galnau's shops. Best mandi price near Galnau →
Official dataAgmarknet, 12 Nov 2026