Bhatwari Tehsil - Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
Bhatwari is an administrative tehsil in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Bhatwari is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 98.7 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 4,318 km², including 4,298.04 km² rural area and 20.02 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 868 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bhatwari Tehsil
Bhatwari Tehsil has a total of 52 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aungee | Rural | Aungee |
| 2 | Bagori | Rural | Bagori |
| 3 | Bandrani | Rural | Bandrani |
| 4 | Barsu | Rural | Barsu |
| 5 | Bayana | Rural | Bayana |
| 6 | Bhangeli | Rural | Bhangeli |
| 7 | Bhatwari | Rural | Bhatwari |
| 8 | Bhela Tipri | Rural | Bhelatipri |
| 9 | Bhukki | Rural | Bhukki |
| 10 | Dharali | Rural | Dharali |
| 11 | Didsari | Rural | Didsari |
| 12 | Dwari | Rural | Dwari |
| 13 | Gangotri | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 14 | Gorsali | Rural | Gorsali |
| 15 | Harshil | Rural | Harshil |
| 16 | Hurri | Rural | Hurri |
| 17 | Jadao | Rural | Jodaav |
| 18 | Jadung | Rural | Harshil |
| 19 | Jakhol | Rural | Jakhol |
| 20 | Jamak | Rural | Jamak |
| 21 | Jaspur | Rural | Jaspur (Tak.) |
| 22 | Jhala | Rural | Jhala |
| 23 | Jokani | Rural | Gorsali |
| 24 | Kamar | Rural | Kamar |
| 25 | Kaneth | Rural | Maneri |
| 26 | Kumalti | Rural | Lata |
| 27 | Kunjan | Rural | Kunjan |
| 28 | Kyark | Rural | Kyark |
| 29 | Lata | Rural | Lata |
| 30 | Lonthuru | Rural | Lonthuru |
| 31 | Malla | Rural | Malla |
| 32 | Maneri | Rural | Maneri |
| 33 | Mukhawa | Rural | Mukhwa |
| 34 | Mukhem Range | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 35 | Natin | Rural | Natin |
| 36 | Nelang | Rural | Harshil |
| 37 | Pahi | Rural | Pahi |
| 38 | Pala Maradi | Rural | Pala |
| 39 | Pilang | Rural | Pilang |
| 40 | Purali | Rural | Purali |
| 41 | Raithal | Rural | Raithal |
| 42 | Sainj | Rural | Shainj |
| 43 | Salang | Rural | Salang |
| 44 | Salu | Rural | Salu |
| 45 | Sari | Rural | Sari |
| 46 | Saura | Rural | Saura |
| 47 | Silla | Rural | Silla |
| 48 | Sukki | Rural | Sukkhi |
| 49 | Sungar | Rural | Sunagar |
| 50 | Syawa | Rural | Syaba |
| 51 | Taknaur Range | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 52 | Tihar | Rural | Tihar |
Population of Bhatwari Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Bhatwari Tehsil has a total population of 75,056 people, consisting of 40,164 males and 34,892 females. There are 17,529 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 17 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75,056 | 57,471 | 17,585 |
| Male Population | 40,164 | 30,466 | 9,698 |
| Female Population | 34,892 | 27,005 | 7,887 |
| Total Households | 17,529 | 13,350 | 4,179 |
| Population Density | 17 / km² | 13 / km² | 878 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 55,908 literate people and 8,976 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 9,344 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,039 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,976 | 7,095 | 1,881 |
| Literate Population | 55,908 | 41,708 | 14,200 |
| Illiterate Population | 19,148 | 15,763 | 3,385 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 9,344 | 6,697 | 2,647 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,039 | 919 | 120 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.