Netri - Puraula, Uttarkashi
Netri is a village situated in the Puraula tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puraula and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Uttarkashi. Netri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Netri is 040163. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.75 hectares and falls under the 249185 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.
Netri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Netri
As per Census 2011, Netri village has a total population of 650 people, consisting of 305 males and 345 females. The village has 114 households and a sex ratio of 1,131 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 384 literate and 266 illiterate residents. Additionally, 255 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Netri are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 650 | 305 | 345 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 96 | 45 | 51 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 255 | 124 | 131 |
| Literate Population | 384 | 222 | 162 |
| Illiterate Population | 266 | 83 | 183 |
Nearby Villages of Netri
Netri is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Netri
Netri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Netri is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Netri is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Netri
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Netri village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Netri
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Netri village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Netri
Where is Netri located?
Netri village is located in Puraula Tehsil, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Netri?
Netri is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Netri?
The pincode of Netri is 249185.
What is the population of Netri?
Netri has a total population of 650, including 305 males and 345 females.
How many households are there in Netri?
There are 114 households in Netri.
What is the literacy rate in Netri?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Netri is 59.08%. Male literacy is 72.79% and female literacy is 46.96%.