Puraula
Puraula is a Town and Tehsil in Uttarkashi District of Uttarakhand. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Puraula Block (CD) is 00278. The total area of Puraula Tehsil is 332 km². Puraula has a sex ratio of approximately 975 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Puraula Tehsil
Puraula Tehsil has a total of 82 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Puraula Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angora | Dhundada | Barkot (30 km) |
| 2 | Bandiyar | N/A | Barkot (70 km) |
| 3 | Besti Palli | Veshti Palli | Barkot (40 km) |
| 4 | Bestiwalli | Veshti Palli | Barkot (40 km) |
| 5 | Bhadrali | Khadkyasem | Barkot (36 km) |
| 6 | Bhankoli | Bhankoli | Barkot (35 km) |
| 7 | Binai | Vinai | Barkot (32 km) |
| 8 | Bingadhera Malla | Bingadhera Malla | Barkot (18 km) |
| 9 | Bingadhera Talla | Bingadhera Malla | Barkot (18 km) |
| 10 | Chandeli | Chandeli | Barkot (23 km) |
| 11 | Chaptari | Chaptadi | Barkot (27 km) |
| 12 | Chhamrotta | Chhamrota | Barkot (30 km) |
| 13 | Chhanika | Pounti | Barkot (70 km) |
| 14 | Chhara | Kurda | Barkot (32 km) |
| 15 | Chhiwala | Devdhung | Barkot (30 km) |
| 16 | Darmara | Mairana | Barkot (30 km) |
| 17 | Devdhung | Devdhung | Barkot (30 km) |
| 18 | Dhakaraa | Dhakada | Barkot (35 km) |
| 19 | Dhampur | Koti | Barkot (32 km) |
| 20 | Dhikal Gaon | Nagjhala | Barkot (37 km) |
| 21 | Dhundada | Dhundada | Barkot (33 km) |
| 22 | Dhyoralagakhadkyasem | Ghewra | Barkot (36 km) |
| 23 | Dhyoralagasunali | Ghewra | Barkot (36 km) |
| 24 | Digari | Sar | Barkot (60 km) |
| 25 | Dokhari | Mahargaon | Barkot (42 km) |
| 26 | Dokhariyani | Raun | Barkot (42 km) |
| 27 | Dukra | Nagjhala | Barkot (35 km) |
| 28 | Gaind | Saundari | Barkot (20 km) |
| 29 | Gaul | Pounti | Barkot (70 km) |
| 30 | Gundiyar Gaon | Gundiyatgaon | Barkot (39 km) |
| 31 | Hudoli | Hudoli | Barkot (18 km) |
| 32 | Kamra | Sankhal | Barkot (38 km) |
| 33 | Kandiyal Gaon | Kandiyalgaon | Barkot (36 km) |
| 34 | Kantari | Kantadi | Barkot (34 km) |
| 35 | Karara | Karada | Barkot (32 km) |
| 36 | Kaslaun | Kimdar | Barkot (75 km) |
| 37 | Khablisera | N/A | Barkot (29 km) |
| 38 | Khalari | Khaladi | Barkot (27 km) |
| 39 | Kharkyasem | Khadkyasem | Barkot (36 km) |
| 40 | Kimdar | Kimdar | Barkot (65 km) |
| 41 | Korana | Korna | Barkot (34 km) |
| 42 | Koti | Koti | Barkot (31 km) |
| 43 | Kufara | Dhakada | Barkot (36 km) |
| 44 | Kumarkot | Math | Barkot (36 km) |
| 45 | Kumola | Kumola | Barkot (34 km) |
| 46 | Kurara | Kurda | Barkot (31 km) |
| 47 | Lamkoti | Mahargaon | Barkot (39 km) |
| 48 | Lewtari | Sar | Barkot (65 km) |
| 49 | Mahargaon | Mahargaon | Barkot (37 km) |
| 50 | Mairiyara | Mairana | Barkot (33 km) |
| 51 | Makhana | Pujeli | Barkot (31 km) |
| 52 | Math | Math | Barkot (34 km) |
| 53 | Molkat | Pujeli | Barkot (30 km) |
| 54 | Moltari | Nagjhala | Barkot (32 km) |
| 55 | Moltari Rajputonki | Math | Barkot (38 km) |
| 56 | Nagjhala | Nagjhala | Barkot (37 km) |
| 57 | Naladi | Vinai | Barkot (33 km) |
| 58 | Narasakhal Matiyalaur | Sankhal | Barkot (38 km) |
| 59 | Nauri | Nauri | Barkot (36 km) |
| 60 | Netri | Netri | Barkot (28 km) |
| 61 | Pani Gaon | Panigaon | Barkot (18 km) |
| 62 | Paunti | Pounti | Barkot (70 km) |
| 63 | Pora | Pora | Barkot (36 km) |
| 64 | Pujeli | Pujeli | Barkot (34 km) |
| 65 | Purola | N/A | Barkot (30 km) |
| 66 | Purola Range | N/A | Barkot (57 km) |
| 67 | Puseli | Suranukiseri | Barkot (34 km) |
| 68 | Rama Gaon | Rama | Barkot (40 km) |
| 69 | Rateri | Mairana | Barkot (38 km) |
| 70 | Raun | Raun | Barkot (39 km) |
| 71 | Sar Gaon | Sar | Barkot (65 km) |
| 72 | Saundari | Saundari | Barkot (21 km) |
| 73 | Shikaru | Karada | Barkot (35 km) |
| 74 | Shreekot | Shrikot | Barkot (32 km) |
| 75 | Sukdala | Sukdala | Barkot (34 km) |
| 76 | Sunali | Sunali | Barkot (35 km) |
| 77 | Suranukiseri | Suranukiseri | Barkot (40 km) |
| 78 | Sweel | Sweel | Barkot (28 km) |
| 79 | Syaluka | Syaluka | Barkot (42 km) |
| 80 | Thadung | Thadhung | Barkot (19 km) |
| 81 | Thakrari | Korna | Barkot (32 km) |
| 82 | Thali | Thali | Barkot (20 km) |
Population of Puraula Tehsil
The population profile of Puraula Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Puraula Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,792 | 33,792 | N/A |
| Male Population | 17,106 | 17,106 | N/A |
| Female Population | 16,686 | 16,686 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,884 | 4,884 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,518 | 2,518 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,366 | 2,366 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 21,319 | 21,319 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 12,636 | 12,636 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 8,683 | 8,683 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 12,473 | 12,473 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,470 | 4,470 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,003 | 8,003 | N/A |
| Total Households | 6,521 | 6,521 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 33,792 people. Includes nearly 17,106 males and 16,686 females. Rural population is about 33,792 people.
- There are around 4,884 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,518 boys and 2,366 girls.
- Literate population is about 21,319 people. Non-literate population is around 12,473 people.
- There are nearly 6,521 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Puraula Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 11,874 | 11,874 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 5,959 | 5,959 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 5,915 | 5,915 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 663 | 663 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 267 | 267 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 396 | 396 | N/A |
| Population Density | 102 / km² | 102 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Puraula Tehsil is approximately 11,874 people, including 5,959 males and 5,915 females. Around 11,874 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Puraula Tehsil is about 663 people, including 267 males and 396 females. Around 663 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 102 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 102 people per sq. km.