Barsoo
About Barsoo
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Barsoo village is 001043. Barsoo village is located in Sanku tehsil of Kargil district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Sankoo (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Kargil. As per 2009 stats, Barsoo village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 168 hectares. Barsoo has a total population of 1,602 peoples, out of which male population is 836 while female population is 766. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 916 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of barsoo village is 56.74% out of which 63.40% males and 49.48% females are literate. There are about 181 houses in barsoo village. Pincode of barsoo village locality is 194301.
When it comes to administration, Barsoo village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Barsoo village comes under Zanskar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency. Kargil is nearest town to barsoo village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 50km away.
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Population of Barsoo
The population details of Barsoo cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,602 | 836 | 766 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 222 | 128 | 94 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 1,589 | 826 | 763 |
| Literate Population | 909 | 530 | 379 |
| Illiterate Population | 693 | 306 | 387 |
Connectivity of Barsoo
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barsoo
Where is Barsoo located?
Barsoo village is situated in Sanku Tehsil, within the Kargil district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barsoo?
Barsoo serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Barsoo?
The pincode of Barsoo is 194301, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Barsoo as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barsoo is 1,602, with 836 males and 766 females.
How many households are there in Barsoo as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barsoo village has a total of 181 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barsoo as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barsoo is 56.74%. The male literacy rate is 63.40%, while the female literacy rate is 49.48%.