Gwar Village
Gwar is a revenue village in Gairsain tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It had a population of 505 in 113 households (Census 2011).
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505 souls. 113 homes.
Gairsain tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
Gwar 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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Chhath Puja 2026 in Gwar
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Gwar at a glance
Gwar is one of the larger villages of Gairsain tehsil — 26th of 156 by population, with 505 people in 113 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 86.3%, above Chamoli district's 80.9% (Gairsain tehsil: 79.1%), while the sex ratio was 1,113 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 1,072. Its PIN code is 246428. The village covers 38 hectares — about 0.38 km², or roughly 1,342 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Karanprayag assembly constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD
- Development block
- Gairsain Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
How Gwar compares
By population, Gwar ranks #26 of 156 inhabited villages in Gairsain 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 Gwar ranks
| Ranked by | Gwar | In Chamoli district | In Uttarakhand | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 505 | 178 of 1,170 | 3,194 of 15,746 (tied)above 80% | 196 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 113 | 169 of 1,170 (tied) | 2,911 of 15,746 (tied)above 81% | 45 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 86.3% | 264 of 1,170 (tied) | 2,743 of 15,746 (tied)above 82% | 80.9% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,113 per 1,000 males | 566 of 1,159 (tied) | 6,807 of 15,625 (tied)above 56% | 1,110 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.47 per household | 564 of 1,170 (tied) | 8,528 of 15,746 (tied)above 45% | 4.45 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 1,342.4 per km² | 23 of 1,163 | 656 of 15,688above 96% | 296.9 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 52.3% | 442 of 1,170 (tied) | 5,282 of 15,746 (tied)above 66% | 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 Gwar
In Chamoli district
- ChepadonTharali, Chamoli556 people · 84.2% literate · 1,130 per 1,000 · 4.38 per householdCompare →
- TopKarnaprayag, Chamoli629 people · 87.7% literate · 1,132 per 1,000 · 4.43 per householdCompare →
- MalaiAdibadri, Chamoli580 people · 85.7% literate · 1,094 per 1,000 · 4.68 per householdCompare →
- BangthalPokhari, Chamoli526 people · 86.1% literate · 1,147 per 1,000 · 4.57 per householdCompare →
- BhatiyanaNarayanbagar, Chamoli465 people · 80.8% literate · 1,114 per 1,000 · 4.56 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Uttarakhand
- KumoliRudraprayag, Rudraprayag442 people · 85.1% literate · 1,105 per 1,000 · 4.33 per householdCompare →
- Bagyal GaonJoshiyara, Uttarkashi408 people · 84.7% literate · 1,114 per 1,000 · 4.43 per householdCompare →
- PadliKosya Kutauli, Nainital440 people · 89.0% literate · 1,115 per 1,000 · 4.58 per householdCompare →
- AshgarhPauri, Pauri Garhwal407 people · 88.5% literate · 1,120 per 1,000 · 4.57 per householdCompare →
- KaulaDwarahat, Almora538 people · 88.2% literate · 1,102 per 1,000 · 4.24 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 Gwar had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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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
- 505Census 2011
- Male / female
- 239 / 266
- Households
- 113
- People per home
- 4.5
- Literacy rate
- 86.3%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 264
- Work participation
- 52.3%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 →
Gwar on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Gwar. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Gwar · 29.9960° N, 79.3393° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 91% of the 23 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. 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 postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Gwar
- 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
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Essential services & places near Gwar
Gwar isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Gairsain tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices339 in Chamoli district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics113 in Chamoli district
Clinic
Near Bus Station, Gairsain, Rikholi
Dental clinic
Gairsain, Rikholi
Dental clinic
NH 109, Gairsain, Khadun Laga Gawali
Schools & anganwadis12 in Chamoli district
Colleges & universities2 in Chamoli district
Police & fire stations2 in Chamoli district
Government offices6 in Chamoli district
Temples67 in Chamoli district
Churches1 in Chamoli district
Other places of worship22 in Chamoli district
Transport27 in Chamoli district
Community places1 in Chamoli district
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People often ask about Gwar
Where is Gwar located?
Gwar is a village in Gairsain tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Gwar in?
Gwar is in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
What is the pincode of Gwar?
The pincode of Gwar, Gairsain, Chamoli is 246428.
What is the population of Gwar?
As per the 2011 Census, Gwar had a population of 505 (239 males and 266 females).
How many households are there in Gwar?
Gwar had 113 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Gwar?
Gwar covers about 38 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Gwar?
The literacy rate of Gwar was 86.3% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Gwar?
Gwar had 1,113 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gwar in?
Gwar is in the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Gwar?
Anil Baluni (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Garhwal Lok Sabha seat, which includes Gwar, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Gwar in?
Gwar is in the Karanprayag assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Gwar?
Anil Nautiyal (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Karanprayag assembly seat, which includes Gwar, in 2022.
Which development block is Gwar in?
Gwar is in the Gairsain development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Gwar?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gwar is 41932 and its Census 2011 village code is 41932.
Which villages are near Gwar?
Villages near Gwar include Syuni Talli (within ~15 km), Thala (within ~15 km), Syunimalli (within ~15 km), Latudhar (within ~15 km), Maikholi (within ~15 km).
What is the population of Gwar in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Gwar's Census 2011 population of 505 by Uttarakhand's official RGI projection (+18.9% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 600 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Gwar?
The sarpanch of Gwar 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
- 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
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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 Gwar's shops. Best mandi price near Gwar →
Official dataAgmarknet, 12 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
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