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Besti Palli Village

Besti Palli is an inhabited village in Puraula Sub-district of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 040102, the Census 2011 record lists 522 people in 92 households and the reported area is 56.96 hectares. The local references include Besti Gram Panchayat, Puraula CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barkot at about 40 km.

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Quick answer: Besti Palli is a village in Puraula Sub-district, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 040102 and 522 people in 92 households.
Village Code040102
Population522
Households92
Area56.96 hectares
Nearest TownBarkot

Key Village Facts

Village
Besti Palli
Census Village Code
040102
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Uttarkashi
District Census Code
056
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Puraula
Sub-district Census Code
00278
CD Block
Puraula
Gram Panchayat
Besti
Households
92
Population
522
Male Population
255
Female Population
267
Sex Ratio
1,047.06
Area
56.96 hectares
Area
0.57 sq km
Nearest Town
Barkot
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
249185
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Besti Palli at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 522 people, 56.96 hectares of reported area and Barkot as the nearest town reference for Besti Palli, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictUttarkashi
Sub-districtPuraula
CD BlockPuraula
Gram PanchayatBESTI
  • Besti Palli falls under Puraula Sub-district in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 040102.
  • The record lists 522 people living in 92 households.
  • The reported village area is 56.96 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Barkot.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density916.43 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.67 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share30.46%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share26.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Besti Palli in the official administrative record. Census village code 040102, Besti Gram Panchayat and Puraula CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
056
Sub-district Census Code
00278
Village Census Code
040102
CD Block Code
0001
CD Block Name
Puraula
Gram Panchayat Name
Besti

Location and Distance

Barkot is the nearest town listed for Besti Palli, about 40 km away. Uttarkashi is listed as the district headquarters at about 165 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Puraula
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Uttarkashi
Distance from District Headquarter
165 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Barkot
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
168 km
Nearest Town
Barkot
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
56.96 hectares
Area
0.57 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 522 people in 92 households, with 255 male residents and 267 female residents. The average household size is 5.67, and SC share is 30.46% and ST share is 0% for Besti Palli. Population density works out to about 916.43 people per sq km.

Total Households
92
Total Population
522
Male Population
255
Female Population
267
Sex Ratio
1,047.06
Average Household Size
5.67
SC Population
159
SC Male Population
87
SC Female Population
72
SC Population Share
30.46
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Besti Palli list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Besti Palli include hand pump water, treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Besti Palli include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Besti Palli include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Besti Palli is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 20 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Besti Palli show that reported agricultural commodities include Ragi, Potato and Other Millets, net sown area is 39.41 hectares and irrigated land is 10.49 hectares (26.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Ragi
Agricultural Commodities Second
Potato
Agricultural Commodities Third
Other Millets
Forest Area In Hectares
1.45 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.32
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
15.78 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
39.41
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
28.92 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
10.49
Canals Area In Hectares
10.49 hectares

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Besti Palli

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 33%
CRM 2 67%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 33%
State Bank of India 1 33%
Union Bank of India 1 33%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 249185 Uttar Kashi Puraula Hudoli Hudoli Nehru Market Purola, Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand, 249185
State Bank of India CRM 249185 Uttar Kashi Puraula Purola Uttarakhand Puraula, Tehsil Puraula, Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand, 249185
Union Bank of India CRM 249185 Uttar Kashi Puraula Purola Kumola Road Hotel Shubham Palace Main Market, Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand, 249185

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Besti Palli village located?

Besti Palli is in Puraula Sub-district of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Besti Palli village in?

Besti Palli village is in Uttarkashi district.

Which state is Besti Palli village in?

Besti Palli village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Besti Palli under?

Besti Palli comes under Puraula Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Besti Palli?

The Census village code of Besti Palli is 040102.

Which Gram Panchayat is Besti Palli under?

Besti Palli is listed under BESTI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Puraula.

What is the population of Besti Palli village?

The village record lists 522 people and 92 households for Besti Palli.

How many households are in Besti Palli village?

The village record lists 92 households for Besti Palli.

What is the male and female population of Besti Palli?

The record lists 255 male residents and 267 female residents for Besti Palli.

What is the sex ratio of Besti Palli village?

The sex ratio of Besti Palli is 1,047.06 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Besti Palli village?

The reported geographical area of Besti Palli is 56.96 hectares.

What is the population density of Besti Palli village?

The approximate population density of Besti Palli is 916.43 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Besti Palli?

The nearest town listed for Besti Palli is Barkot, about 40 km away.

How far is Besti Palli from the district headquarters?

Besti Palli is about 165 km from Uttarkashi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Besti Palli from the sub-district headquarters?

Besti Palli is about 15 km from Puraula, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Besti Palli?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Besti Palli.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Besti Palli?

For Besti Palli, reported agricultural commodities include Ragi, Potato and Other Millets, net sown area is 39.41 hectares and irrigated land is 10.49 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Besti Palli?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Besti Palli. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.