Paluka - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Paluka is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 44 km from Barkot and around 106 km from Uttarkashi. Paluka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paluka is 040419. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.37 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Paluka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Purola Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paluka

According to the 2011 Census, Paluka village had a total population of 89 people, including 44 males and 45 females, living in 16 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.06%, with male literacy at 82.50% and female literacy at 48.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Paluka

Paluka is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Paluka

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Paluka. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Paluka is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Paluka is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paluka

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Paluka village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Paluka

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Paluka village are given below:

FAQs about Paluka