Paturi

Paturi is a village located in Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Dunda (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Uttarkashi. As per 2009 stats, Paturi village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Paturi unique in its vibrant Dunda-Uttarkashi region. You’ll see Paturi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Paturi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Paturi is 040532. The village spans a total geographical area of 99.89 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249151. Uttarkashi is nearest town to Paturi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Paturi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangotri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Paturi

Population of Paturi

According to the 2011 Census, Paturi has a total population of about 303, with approximately 149 males and 154 females. The sex ratio is around 1033 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 40 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.03%, with male literacy at about 81.21% and female literacy near 47.40%. There are around 65 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Paturi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Paturi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Paturi. As per the 2011 stats, Paturi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Paturi

Knowing the nearby villages of Paturi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Paturi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Paturi