Barsu - Khatauli, Muzaffarnagar

Barsu is a village situated in the Khatauli tehsil of Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khatauli and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffar Nagar. Barsu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barsu is 111260. The village covers a total geographical area of 560.62 hectares and falls under the 251201 pincode. Khatauli is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Barsu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khatauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Muzaffarnagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barsu

As per Census 2011, Barsu village has a total population of 4,899 people, consisting of 2,607 males and 2,292 females. The village has 874 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 595 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,273 literate and 1,626 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,219 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barsu are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,8992,6072,292
Child Population (0–6 yrs)595310285
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,219638581
Literate Population3,2731,9591,314
Illiterate Population1,626648978

Nearby Villages of Barsu

Barsu is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Sikanderpur KalanSouth-West1.71 km
RampurNorth-West2.11 km
PhulatEast2.26 km
ChandsinaNorth2.40 km
LahoraSouth-East2.71 km
Mohammadpur MafiSouth2.92 km
SatheriSouth-East2.99 km
MatheriNorth-East3.11 km
AmberpurNorth3.31 km
Asadulla Nagar Urf GauwariSouth-West3.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barsu

Barsu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khatauli, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khatauli to Barsu is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffar Nagar to Barsu is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barsu

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barsu village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Barsu

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barsu village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Barsu

Where is Barsu located?

Barsu village is located in Khatauli Tehsil, Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barsu?

Barsu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Barsu?

The pincode of Barsu is 251201.

What is the population of Barsu?

Barsu has a total population of 4,899, including 2,607 males and 2,292 females.

How many households are there in Barsu?

There are 874 households in Barsu.

What is the literacy rate in Barsu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barsu is 66.81%. Male literacy is 75.14% and female literacy is 57.33%.