Barth Lekh - Bhanoli, Almora
Barth Lekh is a village situated in the Bhanoli tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanoli and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Chagethi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barth Lekh village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barth Lekh is 053722. The village covers a total geographical area of 15.81 hectares and falls under the 263623 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 66 km away.
Barth Lekh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jageshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Barth Lekh
According to the 2011 Census, Barth Lekh village had a total population of 32 people, including 12 males and 20 females, living in 7 households. The sex ratio was 1,667 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.00%, with male literacy at 90.91% and female literacy at 73.68%.
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 | 32 | 12 | 20 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 24 | 10 | 14 |
| Illiterate Population | 8 | 2 | 6 |
Nearby Villages of Barth Lekh
Barth Lekh 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 Barth Lekh
Barth Lekh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Almora to Barth Lekh is about 66 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Barth Lekh
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barth Lekh village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Barth Lekh
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barth Lekh village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Barth Lekh
Where is Barth Lekh located?
Barth Lekh village is located in Bhanoli Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Barth Lekh?
The Gram Panchayat of Barth Lekh is Chagethi.
What is the pincode of Barth Lekh?
The pincode of Barth Lekh is 263623.
What is the population of Barth Lekh?
Barth Lekh had a total population of 32, including 12 males and 20 females.
How many households are there in Barth Lekh?
Barth Lekh had 7 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barth Lekh?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barth Lekh was 80.00%. Male literacy was 90.91% and female literacy was 73.68%.