Purali Village Overview
Purali is a village in Bhatwari tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It lies about 70 km from Bhatwari tehsil headquarters and around 70 km from Uttarkashi district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Purali village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Purali village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Purali is 040714. The village covers a geographical area of 178.73 hectares and has a pincode of 249135. Gangotri is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Location Map of Purali
Population & Demographics of Purali
This section provides population and demographic details of Purali village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 253 | 131 | 122 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 35 | 13 | 22 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 171 | 108 | 63 |
| Illiterate Population | 82 | 23 | 59 |
Key population details of Purali village are given below:
- Purali village is a small village with a total population of around 253, including approximately 131 males and 122 females, with a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 4 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Purali village is good, with a literacy rate of about 67.59%.
- There are around 56 households in Purali village.
Transport & Connectivity of Purali
Transport facilities help residents of Purali village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Purali
The following villages are located close to Purali and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Purali
- Where is Purali located?
- Purali village is located in Bhatwari Tehsil, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Purali?
- Purali is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Purali?
- The pincode of Purali is 249135.
- What is the population of Purali?
- Purali has a total population of 253, including 131 males and 122 females.
- How many households are there in Purali?
- There are 56 households in Purali.
- What is the literacy rate in Purali?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Purali is 67.59%. Male literacy is 82.44% and female literacy is 51.64%.