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Uttarkashi
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Uttarkashi |
| other_name | Kashi of North, Shivnagri, Saumyakashi or Barahat |
| image_skyline | Uttarkashi-Uttarakhand.jpg |
| image_caption | Uttarkashi Town |
| settlement_type | Town |
| pushpin_map | #Uttarakhand |
| pushpin_map_caption | Location in Uttarakhand, India |
| coordinates | |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | India |
| subdivision_type1 | State |
| subdivision_name1 | Uttarakhand |
| subdivision_type2 | District |
| subdivision_name2 | Uttarkashi |
| established_title | |
| government_type | Municipality |
| governing_body | Nagar Palika Barahat |
| unit_pref | Metric |
| elevation_m | 1158 |
| population_total | 17,475 |
| population_as_of | 2011 |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| demographics_type1 | Languages |
| demographics1_title1 | Official |
| demographics1_info1 | Hindi |
| demographics1_title2 | Native |
| demographics1_info2 | Garhwali |
| timezone1 | IST |
| utc_offset1 | +5:30 |
| postal_code_type | PIN |
| postal_code | 249193 |
| area_code_type | Telephone code |
| area_code | 01374 |
| registration_plate | UK10 |
| website |
the municipality in Uttarakhand, India
Uttarkashi is a town and the headquarters of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India.
Geography
Uttarkashi is located at . It has an average elevation of 1165 m.
Demographics
India census, Uttarkashi city had a population of 40,220. Males constitute 57% of the population and females 43%. Uttarkashi has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 71%. In Uttarkashi, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue
Main article: Uttarakhand tunnel rescue
On November 12, 2023, 41 construction workers at Uttarkashi Tunnel in Uttarakhand were trapped in the tunnel by a collapse. On 28 November all workers were rescued.
References
References
- "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Uttarkashi, India".
- "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India.
- (2023-11-28). "‘Today is the real Diwali for us’, say workers rescued from Uttarkashi tunnel".
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