Chaptari village, Puraula tehsil | Pincode 249185

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LGD code: 40161
Pincode: 249185
Post office: Purola
Population: 331
Households: 67
Literacy rate: 56.2%
Sex ratio: 1095 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 153
Distance to district centre: 38 km
Distance to mandal centre: 20 km
Distance to Dehradun: 61 km
Distance to Delhi: 264 km
Nearest railway station: Dehradun · 61 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Mori · 17 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Chaptari compares

By population, Chaptari ranks #32 of 84 villages in Puraula mandal.

Literacy rate

56.2%

−6.9% vs mandal average

Chaptari: 56.2%
Puraula mandal: 63.1%
Uttar Kashi district: 65.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,095

+120 vs mandal average

Chaptari: 1,095
Puraula mandal: 975

Household size

people per home

4.9

−0.3 vs mandal average

Chaptari: 4.9
Puraula mandal: 5.2

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

Chaptari at a glance

Chaptari is a village of 331 people in 67 households (Census 2011) in Puraula tehsil, Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand, the 32nd-largest of 84 villages in Puraula tehsil. Literacy is 56%, 7 points below the tehsil average of 63% and the sex ratio is 1,095 women per 1,000 men. It lies 38 km from the Uttar Kashi district centre, 61 km from Dehradun railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 249185, served by Purola post office; the LGD village code is 40161. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Mori, 17 km away. The sarpanch is kiran, and the village votes in Purola assembly constituency, represented by MLA Durgeshwar Lal. The population is estimated at 390 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Chaptari · this village	331	56%	—
Chaptari · Rajgarhi	374	68%	0 km N
Netri · Puraula	650	59%	2.1 km SE
Shikaru · Puraula	196	63%	2.7 km W
Angora · Puraula	177	46%	3.5 km NE
Rateri · Puraula	67	55%	4.1 km NW
Sunaldi · Rajgarhi	654	61%	4.6 km NE

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Key facts — Chaptari

LGD code: 40161
Pincode: 249185
Post office: Purola
Population (Census 2011): 331
Population (projected 2026): 390
Households: 67
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1095
Literacy rate: 56.2%
Coordinates: 30.86760°N, 78.06726°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Tehri Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Purola
Member of Parliament: Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah
Member of Legislative Assembly: Durgeshwar Lal
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: kiran
Block / Mandal: Puraula

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

Chaptari — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

331

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

390

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: 331Census 2011
Households: 67Census 2011
Literacy rate: 56.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1095 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3902026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 792026 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 Chaptari

Mandal centre

Puraula · ≈ 20 km

≈ 41 min by car · 48 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Uttar Kashi · ≈ 38 km

≈ 1 h 17 min by car · 1 h 32 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun61 kmcapital
Delhi264 km
Kolkata1376 km
Mumbai1411 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDehradun61 km
Bus stopBingsi Chani6 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Mori17 km
ATM / bankGramind Bank16 km
CollegeLal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration44 km
Police stationJubbal Police Station47 km

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September 2026

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

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy

Reported by The Times of India.

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy

Reported by The News Mill.

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Uttarakhand school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear
India Todayyesterday
Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy
The Times of India3 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy
The News Mill3 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village
Livemint3 days ago
Strong M-PACS can strengthen villages and contribute to Uttarakhand’s rural economy: CM Dhami | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times3 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in Chhachhani dance during visit to Bamni village | Hindustan Times
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Quick answers

People often ask about Chaptari

What is the pincode of Chaptari?

The pincode of Chaptari, Puraula tehsil, Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand is 249185. The post office is Purola.

Which post office delivers to Chaptari?

Mail for Chaptari is delivered through Purola post office, pincode 249185, in Puraula tehsil, Uttar Kashi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Chaptari located?

Chaptari is a village in Puraula tehsil of Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Chaptari as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chaptari village has a population of 331 across 67 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chaptari?

The current sarpanch of Chaptari gram panchayat is kiran.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chaptari in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chaptari in?

Chaptari falls under the Purola assembly constituency (AC #1) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Chaptari?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chaptari village is 56.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Chaptari?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chaptari village is 1095 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chaptari?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chaptari, 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 Chaptari from Uttar Kashi district centre?

Chaptari is approximately 38 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 Chaptari?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chaptari village is 40161.

How big is Chaptari compared to other villages in Puraula tehsil?

Chaptari ranks 32 of 84 villages in Puraula tehsil by Census 2011 population (331 residents).

How far is Chaptari from Dehradun?

Chaptari is about 61 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 80 km.

How far is Chaptari from Delhi?

Chaptari is about 264 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 343 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Chaptari?

Dehradun is the nearest railway station to Chaptari, about 61 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 80 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Chaptari?

Bingsi Chani is the nearest bus stop to Chaptari, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chaptari?

Government Hospital, Mori is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chaptari, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Chaptari?

Gramind Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Chaptari, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Who is the MLA of Chaptari?

Chaptari falls under Purola assembly constituency (AC 1). The sitting MLA is Durgeshwar Lal (BJP).

Who is the MP for Chaptari?

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

What is the population of Chaptari in 2026?

Chaptari is estimated at 390 people in 2026, up about 18% from 331 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Chaptari in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Chaptari?

kiran is the sarpanch of Chaptari gram panchayat, Puraula tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Puraula tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)