Purali village, Bhatwari tehsil | Pincode 249135

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LGD code: 40714
Pincode: 249135
Post office: Bhatwari
Population: 253
Households: 56
Literacy rate: 67.6%
Sex ratio: 931 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 71
Distance to district centre: 91 km
Distance to mandal centre: 83 km
Distance to Dehradun: 103 km
Distance to Delhi: 247 km
Nearest railway station: Kotdwara · 69 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Chipalghat · 16 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Purali compares

By population, Purali ranks #39 of 50 villages in Bhatwari mandal.

Literacy rate

67.6%

−4.6% vs mandal average

Purali: 67.6%
Bhatwari mandal: 72.2%
Uttar Kashi district: 65.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

931

+88 vs mandal average

Purali: 931
Bhatwari mandal: 843

Household size

people per home

4.5

+0.6 vs mandal average

Purali: 4.5
Bhatwari mandal: 3.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Purali at a glance

Purali is a village of 253 people in 56 households (Census 2011) in Bhatwari tehsil, Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand, the 39th-largest of 50 villages in Bhatwari tehsil. Literacy is 68%, 5 points below the tehsil average of 72% and the sex ratio is 931 women per 1,000 men. It lies 91 km from the Uttar Kashi district centre, 28 km from Kulheri, the nearest town, 69 km from Kotdwara railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 249135, served by Bhatwari post office; the LGD village code is 40714. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Chipalghat, 16 km away. The village votes in Gangotri assembly constituency, represented by MLA Suresh Singh Chauhan. The population is estimated at 298 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Purali · this village	253	68%	—
Sarna · Chakisain	148	69%	0.9 km NW
Malund · Chakisain	343	65%	0.9 km NW
Majholi · Didihat	20	75%	1.6 km NW
Majholi · Kandisaur	208	57%	1.6 km NW
Rangsi · Chakisain	0	—	2.2 km W
Kathur · Srinagar	222	72%	2.3 km SW

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Key facts — Purali

LGD code: 40714
Pincode: 249135
Post office: Bhatwari
Population (Census 2011): 253
Population (projected 2026): 298
Households: 56
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 931
Literacy rate: 67.6%
Coordinates: 30.12290°N, 79.08524°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Tehri Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gangotri
Member of Parliament: Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah
Member of Legislative Assembly: Suresh Singh Chauhan
Block / Mandal: Bhatwari

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Uttar Kashi district level

Then & Now

Purali — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

253

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

298

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 253Census 2011
Households: 56Census 2011
Literacy rate: 67.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 931 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2982026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 662026 projection
Active job cards: 74,540MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 55,796MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 83,23,825ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 87.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Uttar Kashi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Uttar Kashi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Uttar Kashi district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Purali

Mandal centre

Bhatwari · ≈ 83 km

≈ 2 h 51 min by car · 3 h 23 min by bike

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District centre

Uttar Kashi · ≈ 91 km

≈ 3 h 8 min by car · 3 h 43 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,444 people

Kulheri · ≈ 28 km

≈ 58 min by car · 1 h 9 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun103 kmcapital
Delhi247 km
Kolkata1248 km
Mumbai1379 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKotdwara69 km
Bus stopKalina (soad)19 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Chipalghat16 km
ATM / bankPolytechnic SBI ATM32 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum28 km
CollegeUttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry11 km
Police stationRudraprayag Police Station21 km

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September 2026

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Uttarakhand, where Ganga and Yamuna originate, runs short of river water; state power grid announces power

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From school graduate to water scientist: Reviving mountain springs in Uttarakhand

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Uttarakhand school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear

Reported by India Today.

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Uttarakhand, where Ganga and Yamuna originate, runs short of river water; state power grid announces power
The Economic Times10h ago
From school graduate to water scientist: Reviving mountain springs in Uttarakhand
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Uttarakhand school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear
India Today2 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy
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Quick answers

People often ask about Purali

What is the pincode of Purali?

The pincode of Purali, Bhatwari tehsil, Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand is 249135. The post office is Bhatwari.

Which post office delivers to Purali?

Mail for Purali is delivered through Bhatwari post office, pincode 249135, in Bhatwari tehsil, Uttar Kashi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Purali located?

Purali is a village in Bhatwari tehsil of Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Purali as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Purali village has a population of 253 across 56 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Purali in?

Purali falls under the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Purali in?

Purali falls under the Gangotri assembly constituency (AC #3) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Purali?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Purali village is 67.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Purali?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Purali village is 931 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Purali?

12 schemes currently match residents of Purali, including Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana (Uttarakhand), Vidhwa Pension Yojana (Uttarakhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Purali from Uttar Kashi district centre?

Purali is approximately 91 km (straight-line) from the centre of Uttar Kashi district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Purali?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Purali village is 40714.

Which is the nearest town to Purali?

Kulheri (population 10,444, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 28 km from Purali in a straight line.

How big is Purali compared to other villages in Bhatwari tehsil?

Purali ranks 39 of 50 villages in Bhatwari tehsil by Census 2011 population (253 residents).

How far is Purali from Dehradun?

Purali is about 103 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 134 km.

How far is Purali from Delhi?

Purali is about 247 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 322 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Purali?

Kotdwara is the nearest railway station to Purali, about 69 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 89 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Purali?

Kalina (soad) is the nearest bus stop to Purali, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Purali?

Government Hospital, Chipalghat is the nearest hospital or health centre to Purali, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Purali?

Polytechnic SBI ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Purali, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 42 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Purali?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Purali, about 28 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 36 km.

Who is the MLA of Purali?

Purali falls under Gangotri assembly constituency (AC 3). The sitting MLA is Suresh Singh Chauhan (BJP).

Who is the MP for Purali?

Purali is in Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah (BJP).

What is the population of Purali in 2026?

Purali is estimated at 298 people in 2026, up about 18% from 253 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Purali in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Purali in Uttar Kashi district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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