Barsoo - Lar, Ganderbal
Barsoo is a village situated in the Lar tehsil of Ganderbal district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lar and around 11 km from the district headquarters in Gaderbal. Barsoo village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barsoo is 002858. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.7 hectares and falls under the 191201 pincode. Ganderbal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Barsoo village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ganderbal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Srinagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Barsoo
According to the 2011 Census, Barsoo village had a total population of 2,102 people, including 1,069 males and 1,033 females, living in 357 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.92%, with male literacy at 71.95% and female literacy at 50.06%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 170.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,102 | 1,069 | 1,033 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 349 | 199 | 150 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 170 | 90 | 80 |
| Literate Population | 1,068 | 626 | 442 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,034 | 443 | 591 |
Nearby Villages of Barsoo
Barsoo is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Barsoo
Barsoo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ganderbal to Barsoo is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaderbal to Barsoo is about 11 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Barsoo
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barsoo village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Barsoo
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barsoo village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Barsoo
Where is Barsoo located?
Barsoo village is located in Lar Tehsil, Ganderbal district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barsoo?
Barsoo is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Barsoo?
The pincode of Barsoo is 191201.
What is the population of Barsoo?
Barsoo had a total population of 2,102, including 1,069 males and 1,033 females.
How many households are there in Barsoo?
Barsoo had 357 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barsoo?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barsoo was 60.92%. Male literacy was 71.95% and female literacy was 50.06%.