How many villages are listed for Uttarkashi district?
Uttarkashi district has 707 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 6 sub-districts in Uttarakhand.
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Uttarkashi District Village Directory
The Uttarkashi district village directory covers 707 Census 2011 village records across 6 sub-districts in Uttarakhand. These records help you compare Census village codes, population, households, village area, local facilities, nearest-town details and administrative paths before opening an individual village profile. Across the available records, Uttarkashi district has 694 inhabited villages, 13 uninhabited village entries, 305,781 people and 61,914 households, with 704,189 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Rajgarhi has the most village records; Chinyali is the largest listed village by population; Taknaur Range has the largest recorded area. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 694 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 692 villages, all-weather road is reported for 213 villages. The figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records.
Local Admin Units6
Villages707
Population305,781
Households61,914
Area (ha)704,188.97
Sub-districts in Uttarkashi
The sub-district-wise table compares 6 sub-districts in Uttarkashi district using Census 2011 village records. Rajgarhi has 189 villages, about 27% of the district list. Bhatwari covers the largest recorded village area.
| Sub-district | Census Code | Villages | Village Share | Inhabited % | Population | Population Share | Avg Pop / Village | Households | Area (ha) | Area Share | Pop / sq km | Largest Village |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhatwari | 00283 | 100 | 14% | 100% | 57,471 | 19% | 575 | 13,350 | 430,134.05 | 61% | 13.4 | Ladari |
| Chiniyalisaur | 00282 | 106 | 15% | 98% | 49,900 | 16% | 471 | 9,974 | 15,509.34 | 2.2% | 321.7 | Chinyali |
| Dunda | 00281 | 129 | 18% | 98% | 60,283 | 20% | 467 | 12,493 | 12,466.47 | 1.8% | 483.6 | Matali |
| Mori | 00279 | 99 | 14% | 100% | 40,491 | 13% | 409 | 7,473 | 160,262.70 | 23% | 25.3 | Jakhol |
| Puraula | 00278 | 84 | 12% | 99% | 33,792 | 11% | 402 | 6,521 | 32,995.25 | 4.7% | 102.4 | Purola |
| Rajgarhi | 00280 | 189 | 27% | 96% | 63,844 | 21% | 338 | 12,103 | 52,821.16 | 7.5% | 120.9 | Naugaon |
Sub-districts with the most village records
Rajgarhi, Dunda and Chiniyalisaur are the sub-districts with the most village records in Uttarkashi district. Rajgarhi ranks first with 189 villages, 63,844 people and 120.9 people per sq km. Use this ranking to start local village search, Census code lookup and sub-district comparison.
| Rank | Sub-district | Villages | Village Share | Population | Population Share | Area (ha) | Area Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajgarhi | 189 | 27% | 63,844 | 21% | 52,821.16 | 7.5% |
| 2 | Dunda | 129 | 18% | 60,283 | 20% | 12,466.47 | 1.8% |
| 3 | Chiniyalisaur | 106 | 15% | 49,900 | 16% | 15,509.34 | 2.2% |
| 4 | Bhatwari | 100 | 14% | 57,471 | 19% | 430,134.05 | 61% |
| 5 | Mori | 99 | 14% | 40,491 | 13% | 160,262.70 | 23% |
| 6 | Puraula | 84 | 12% | 33,792 | 11% | 32,995.25 | 4.7% |
Largest Villages by Population
Chinyali is the highest-population village listed for Uttarkashi district, with 6,430 people and 1,509 households. That is 2.1% of the district's listed village population. The average household size is 4.3. The nearest town is Uttarkashi; 35.0 km away.
| Rank | Village | Population | District Pop Share | Households | Avg Household Size | Area (ha) | Pop / sq km | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinyali | 6,430 | 2.1% | 1,509 | 4.3 | 426.19 | 1,508.7 | Uttarkashi | 35.0 |
| 2 | Ladari | 3,796 | 1.2% | 902 | 4.2 | 44.06 | 8,615.5 | Uttarkashi | 2.0 |
| 3 | Matali | 3,194 | 1% | 651 | 4.9 | 223.63 | 1,428.3 | Uttarkashi | 8.0 |
| 4 | Tiloth | 2,994 | 1% | 708 | 4.2 | 65.11 | 4,598.4 | Uttarkashi | 2.0 |
| 5 | Naugaon | 2,516 | 0.8% | 592 | 4.2 | 84.11 | 2,991.3 | Barkot | 10.0 |
| 6 | Purola | 2,394 | 0.8% | 586 | 4.1 | 127.39 | 1,879.3 | Barkot | 30.0 |
| 7 | Kansen | 2,307 | 0.8% | 534 | 4.3 | 41.97 | 5,496.8 | Uttarkashi | 2.0 |
| 8 | Khablisera | 2,140 | 0.7% | 494 | 4.3 | 51.75 | 4,135.3 | Barkot | 29.0 |
| 9 | Veerpur | 2,012 | 0.7% | 474 | 4.2 | 23.77 | 8,464.5 | Uttarkashi | 18.0 |
| 10 | Dunda | 1,869 | 0.6% | 376 | 5 | 269.24 | 694.2 | Uttarkashi | 18.0 |
Largest Villages by Area
Taknaur Range has the largest recorded village area in Uttarkashi district at 373,187 hectares. It represents 53% of the district's listed village area. Its listed population density is 0 people per sq km. Use area figures for broad comparison only; land and revenue checks should use official records.
| Rank | Village | Area (ha) | District Area Share | Population | Pop / sq km | Households | Households / ha | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taknaur Range | 373,187 | 53% | 57 | 0 | 22 | 0 | Uttarkashi | 29.0 |
| 2 | Sankari Range | 49,984.39 | 7.1% | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | Barkot | 92.0 |
| 3 | Supin Range | 31,166.50 | 4.4% | 30 | 0.1 | 11 | 0 | Barkot | 76.0 |
| 4 | Barahat Range | 27,390 | 3.9% | 683 | 2.5 | 161 | 0.01 | Uttarkashi | 6.0 |
| 5 | Purola Range | 15,890 | 2.3% | 57 | 0.4 | 21 | 0 | Barkot | 57.0 |
| 6 | Rupin Range | 14,646.01 | 2.1% | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | Barkot | 26.0 |
| 7 | Mukhem Range | 14,644.60 | 2.1% | 326 | 2.2 | 80 | 0.01 | Uttarkashi | 28.0 |
| 8 | Kotigad Range | 13,600.91 | 1.9% | 40 | 0.3 | 13 | 0 | Barkot | 24.0 |
| 9 | Rewai Range | 12,965.50 | 1.8% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Barkot | 12.0 |
| 10 | Sandra Range | 11,815.90 | 1.7% | 171 | 1.4 | 39 | 0 | Barkot | 68.0 |
Population Summary
Uttarkashi district's village records list 305,781 people in 61,914 households. The average household size is 4.9. The listed village population density is 43.4 people per sq km.
Average Population / Village433
Average Household Size4.9
Inhabited Village %98%
Population Density / sq km43.4
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population305,781
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage connects Uttarkashi district villages with local governance names used in Census 2011 records. The page reports 7 CD blocks, 508 Gram Panchayats and 4 nearest-town names. Common nearest-town references include Barkot, Gangotri and Rohadoo.
CD Blocks Reported7
Gram Panchayats Reported508
Nearest Town Names Reported4
CD blocks reported: Bhatwari, Chiniyalisaur, Dunda, Forest CD Block Uttarkashi, Mori, Naugaon, Puraula.
Gram Panchayats reported: Adni, Agoda, Agora, Anol, Arakot, Astal, Athali, Bachangaon, Badethi, Badhar Gaon, Badi Madi, Badli and more.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields for Uttarkashi district. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 694 villages (98% of district records), mobile coverage in 692 villages (98% of district records), all-weather road in 213 villages (30% of district records). Lower-count fields include All-weather Road and PDS Shop, so users should verify current services locally. Treat these figures as historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
Facility Coverage Summary
| Facility | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap Count | % of All Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | 694 | 694 | — | 98.16 |
| Mobile Coverage | 692 | 694 | — | 97.88 |
| All-Weather Road | 213 | 694 | — | 30.13 |
| PDS Shop | 406 | 694 | — | 57.43 |
| Domestic Power Supply | 659 | 694 | — | 93.21 |
Median Nearest Town Distance36 km
Villages within 5 km29
Villages over 25 km471
Nearest Town Distance Bands
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 29 | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Km | 32 | 4.5% |
| 10-25 Km | 175 | 25% |
| Over 25 Km | 471 | 67% |
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance highlights show how Uttarkashi villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 707 villages, with an average of 39.27 km and a median of 36 km. 29 villages are within 5 km of a listed town, while 471 are over 25 km away. Use these figures for orientation, not for survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.
| Distance Type | Reported Villages | Average km | Maximum km | Village | Place / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town Distance | 707 | 39.27 | 117 | Kasla | Barkot |
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains what is available for Uttarkashi district. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 26 data fields and 18,155 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
| Data Section | Fields | Reported Values | Available / Positive Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Codes and Administrative Details | 6 | 4,212 | 2,828 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 2,121 | 1,405 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 2,108 | 2,077 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 5,550 | 1,482 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 1,388 | 905 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 694 | 406 |
| Power Supply | 3 | 2,082 | 1,977 |
Official Reference Links
Use official portals to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
Data Method and Verification
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
- Last Reviewed
- 30 May 2026
- Main Source
- Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
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- Banking Context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which sub-district has the most village records in Uttarkashi district?
Rajgarhi has the most village records in Uttarkashi district, with 189 entries. This is 27% of the district list, with 63,844 people where population is reported.
Which village has the highest population in Uttarkashi district?
Chinyali is the highest-population village shown for Uttarkashi district, with 6,430 people and 1,509 households. It accounts for 2.1% of the listed district village population.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Uttarkashi district?
Taknaur Range has the largest recorded village area in this directory for Uttarkashi district, at 373,187 hectares. It represents 53% of the district's listed village area.
What population details are available for Uttarkashi district villages?
The population summary includes 305,781 people, 61,914 households, male and female population, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 4.9 and population density is 43.4 people per sq km.
What village facilities are reported for Uttarkashi district?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals include primary school in 694 villages (98% of district records), mobile coverage in 692 villages (98% of district records), all-weather road in 213 villages (30% of district records). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
How do I find a Census village code in Uttarkashi district?
Start from the sub-district-wise table, open the local page, then choose the village. Village profiles show the Census village code where it is listed in the Census 2011 record.
How can I verify land records for villages in Uttarkashi district?
Use the official land-record portal for Uttarakhand, or the district and revenue office links where available. Most portals ask for district, sub-district, village and a record number such as khata, khatiyan, plot, khasra or owner name depending on the state. Vill is for village directory context, not land ownership proof.
Is the Uttarkashi district village data live or historical?
The village details are mainly based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some administrative names, facilities, PINs or services may have changed after 2011, so verify important details with official sources.