Uttarkashi
Uttarkashi is a district in the Uttarakhand State of India. The total area of Uttarkashi district is 8,016 km², which includes 7,988.98 km² of rural area and 27.02 km² of urban area. There are about 694 villages in Uttarkashi district.
For administrative convenience, Uttarkashi district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 6 tehsils in Uttarkashi district. Here is the list of all Uttarkashi Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Uttarkashi District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhatwari | 4,318 | 75,056 |
| 2 | Chiniyalisaur | 294 | 49,900 |
| 3 | Dunda | 445 | 60,283 |
| 4 | Mori | 1,738 | 40,491 |
| 5 | Puraula | 332 | 33,792 |
| 6 | Rajgarhi | 889 | 70,564 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Bhatwari is the largest tehsil in uttarkashi district by both area and population. Chiniyalisaur is the smallest tehsil in uttarkashi district by area, while Puraula is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Bhatwari | Bhatwari |
| Smallest Tehsil | Chiniyalisaur | Chiniyalisaur |
Population of Uttarkashi District
The population of Uttarkashi offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Uttarkashi, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,30,086 | 3,05,781 | 24,305 |
| Total Male Population | 1,68,597 | 1,55,375 | 13,222 |
| Total Female Population | 1,61,489 | 1,50,406 | 11,083 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 46,307 | 43,663 | 2,644 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 24,165 | 22,691 | 1,474 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,142 | 20,972 | 1,170 |
| Literate Population | 2,15,126 | 1,95,909 | 19,217 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,28,237 | 1,17,095 | 11,142 |
| Literate Female Population | 86,889 | 78,814 | 8,075 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,14,960 | 1,09,872 | 5,088 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 40,360 | 38,280 | 2,080 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 74,600 | 71,592 | 3,008 |
| Households | 67,602 | 61,914 | 5,688 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Uttarkashi district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Uttarkashi district is 3,30,086, including 1,68,597 males and 1,61,489 females. In rural areas, it is 3,05,781, including 1,55,375 males and 1,50,406 females. In urban areas, it is 24,305, including 13,222 males and 11,083 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Uttarkashi district is 46,307, including 24,165 boys and 22,142 girls. In rural areas, it is 43,663, including 22,691 boys and 20,972 girls. In urban areas, it is 2,644, including 1,474 boys and 1,170 girls.
- Literate population in Uttarkashi district is around 2,15,126, including 1,28,237 males and 86,889 females. In rural areas, it is 1,95,909, including 1,17,095 males and 78,814 females. In urban areas, it is 19,217, including 11,142 males and 8,075 females.
- Illiterate population in Uttarkashi district is about 1,14,960, including 40,360 males and 74,600 females. In rural areas, it is 1,09,872, including 38,280 males and 71,592 females. In urban areas, it is 5,088, including 2,080 males and 3,008 females.
- There are about 67,602 households in Uttarkashi district, including 61,914 in rural areas and 5,688 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Uttarkashi. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 80,567 | 76,875 | 3,692 |
| SC Male Population | 40,833 | 38,936 | 1,897 |
| SC Female Population | 39,734 | 37,939 | 1,795 |
| Total ST Population | 3,512 | 3,374 | 138 |
| ST Male Population | 1,651 | 1,581 | 70 |
| ST Female Population | 1,861 | 1,793 | 68 |
| Population Density | 41 / km² | 38 / km² | 900 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Uttarkashi district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Uttarkashi district is approximately 80,567, including 40,833 males and 39,734 females. In rural areas, it is 76,875, including 38,936 males and 37,939 females. In urban areas, it is 3,692, including 1,897 males and 1,795 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Uttarkashi district is about 3,512, including 1,651 males and 1,861 females. In rural areas, it is 3,374, including 1,581 males and 1,793 females. In urban areas, it is 138, including 70 males and 68 females.
- Overall population density of Uttarkashi district is around 41 people per km². Rural areas have about 38 people per km². Urban areas have about 900 people per km².