Barkhand - Bageshwar
Barkhand is a village situated in the Bageshwar tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 21 km from Bageshwar, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Palribagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkhand village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkhand is 051151. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.52 hectares and falls under the 263640 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.
Barkhand village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bageshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Barkhand
Barkhand 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 Barkhand
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Barkhand. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Barkhand.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Barkhand is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Barkhand
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barkhand 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 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Barkhand
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barkhand 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 Barkhand
Where is Barkhand located?
Barkhand village is located in Bageshwar Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barkhand?
The Gram Panchayat of Barkhand is Palribagar.
What is the pincode of Barkhand?
The pincode of Barkhand is 263640.