Where is Karara (Kurura) village located?
Karara (Kurura) is in Puraula Sub-district of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Karara (Kurura) Village
Karara (Kurura) is an inhabited village in Puraula Sub-district of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 040159, the Census 2011 record lists 667 people in 124 households and the reported area is 165.28 hectares. The local references include Karara Gram Panchayat, Puraula CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barkot at about 32 km.
Karara (Kurura) is a village in Puraula Sub-district, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 040159 and 667 people in 124 households.
Village Code040159
Population667
Households124
Area165.28 hectares
Nearest TownBarkot
Detailed village profile
Karara (Kurura) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 667 people, 165.28 hectares of reported area and Barkot as the nearest town reference for Karara (Kurura), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Karara (Kurura) falls under Puraula Sub-district in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.
- The Census village code is 040159.
- The record lists 667 people living in 124 households.
- The reported village area is 165.28 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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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 Village Facts
- Village
- Karara (Kurura)
- Census Village Code
- 040159
- 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
- Karara
- Households
- 124
- Population
- 667
- Male Population
- 325
- Female Population
- 342
- Sex Ratio
- 1,052.31
- Area
- 165.28 hectares
- Area
- 1.65 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Barkot
- Nearest Town Distance
- 32 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 249185
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
403.56 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.38 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
43.03%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.15%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
18.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Karara (Kurura) in the official administrative record. Census village code 040159, Karara Gram Panchayat and Puraula CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 05
- District Census Code
- 056
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00278
- Village Census Code
- 040159
- CD Block Code
- 0001
- CD Block Name
- Puraula
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Karara
Location and Distance
Barkot is the nearest town listed for Karara (Kurura), about 32 km away. Uttarkashi is listed as the district headquarters at about 132 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Puraula
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 12 km
- District Headquarter
- Uttarkashi
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 132 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Barkot
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 32 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dehradun
- Distance within State/UT
- 145 km
- Nearest Town
- Barkot
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 32 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 165.28 hectares
- Area
- 1.65 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 667 people in 124 households, with 325 male residents and 342 female residents. The average household size is 5.38, and SC share is 43.03% and ST share is 0.15% for Karara (Kurura). Population density works out to about 403.56 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 124
- Total Population
- 667
- Male Population
- 325
- Female Population
- 342
- Sex Ratio
- 1,052.31
- Average Household Size
- 5.38
- SC Population
- 287
- SC Male Population
- 145
- SC Female Population
- 142
- SC Population Share
- 43.03
- ST Population
- 1
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.15
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Karara (Kurura) list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karara (Kurura) include treated tap 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 2.45 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Karara (Kurura) 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 Karara (Kurura) include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. 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
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Karara (Kurura) is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 18 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
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Karara (Kurura) show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Pulses and Potato, net sown area is 90.49 hectares and irrigated land is 16.46 hectares (18.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Pulses
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Potato
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 5.44 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 1.76
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 63.97 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 0.75 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 0.42 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 90.49
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 74.03 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 16.46
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 16.46 hectares
Map and Location
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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Karara (Kurura)
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.
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 33% |
| CRM | 2 | 67% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Which district is Karara (Kurura) village in?
Karara (Kurura) village is in Uttarkashi district.
Which state is Karara (Kurura) village in?
Karara (Kurura) village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Karara (Kurura) under?
Karara (Kurura) comes under Puraula Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Karara (Kurura)?
The Census village code of Karara (Kurura) is 040159.
Which Gram Panchayat is Karara (Kurura) under?
Karara (Kurura) is listed under KARARA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Puraula.
What is the population of Karara (Kurura) village?
The village record lists 667 people and 124 households for Karara (Kurura).
How many households are in Karara (Kurura) village?
The village record lists 124 households for Karara (Kurura).
What is the male and female population of Karara (Kurura)?
The record lists 325 male residents and 342 female residents for Karara (Kurura).
What is the sex ratio of Karara (Kurura) village?
The sex ratio of Karara (Kurura) is 1,052.31 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Karara (Kurura) village?
The reported geographical area of Karara (Kurura) is 165.28 hectares.
What is the population density of Karara (Kurura) village?
The approximate population density of Karara (Kurura) is 403.56 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Karara (Kurura)?
The nearest town listed for Karara (Kurura) is Barkot, about 32 km away.
How far is Karara (Kurura) from the district headquarters?
Karara (Kurura) is about 132 km from Uttarkashi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Karara (Kurura) from the sub-district headquarters?
Karara (Kurura) is about 12 km from Puraula, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Karara (Kurura)?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Karara (Kurura).
What crops or land-use details are reported for Karara (Kurura)?
For Karara (Kurura), reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Pulses and Potato, net sown area is 90.49 hectares and irrigated land is 16.46 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Karara (Kurura)?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karara (Kurura). These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.