Barkot Mafi - Rishikesh, Dehradun

Barkot Mafi is a village situated in the Rishikesh tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rishikesh and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Badkot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkot Mafi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkot Mafi is 045321. The village covers a total geographical area of 367 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Doiwala is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Barkot Mafi 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 Doiwala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hardwar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barkot Mafi

According to the 2011 Census, Barkot Mafi village had a total population of 3,050 people, including 1,521 males and 1,529 females, living in 629 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.75%, with male literacy at 91.26% and female literacy at 78.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 396.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Barkot Mafi

Barkot Mafi 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Barkot Mafi

Barkot Mafi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Doiwala to Barkot Mafi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Barkot Mafi is about 28 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 Barkot Mafi

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

Health Facilities in Barkot Mafi

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

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