Bairasu Village - Pokhari, Chamoli
Bairasu is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Myuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bairasu village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bairasu is 041214. The village covers a total geographical area of 25.07 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.
Bairasu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Badrinath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Bairasu
Bairasu 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Gugli | North-East | 0.81 km |
| Sankni | South-West | 1.19 km |
| Devasthan | North-West | 1.51 km |
| Sarnachai | North | 1.53 km |
| Bajilagarano | South-West | 1.95 km |
| Vishal | North | 1.97 km |
| Kujasu | South | 2.18 km |
| Alisal | North | 2.22 km |
| Chopara | North-West | 2.33 km |
| Paini | South-East | 2.40 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Bairasu
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bairasu. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Bairasu is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Bairasu is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Bairasu
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bairasu village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Bairasu
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bairasu village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Bairasu
Where is Bairasu located?
Bairasu village is located in Pokhari Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bairasu?
The Gram Panchayat of Bairasu is Myuli.
What is the pincode of Bairasu?
The pincode of Bairasu is 246473.