Barkot Village Overview
Barkot is a village in Pauri tehsil of Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It lies about 56 km from Pauri, which serves as both tehsil and district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Barkot village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Barkot village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkot is 046007. The village covers a geographical area of 33.96 hectares and has a pincode of 246167. Pauri is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.
Location Map of Barkot
Population & Demographics of Barkot
This section provides population and demographic details of Barkot village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 174 | 91 | 83 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 66 | 33 | 33 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 134 | 79 | 55 |
| Illiterate Population | 40 | 12 | 28 |
Key population details of Barkot village are given below:
- Barkot village is a very small village with a total population of around 174, including approximately 91 males and 83 females, with a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 66 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Barkot village is high, with a literacy rate of about 77.01%.
- There are around 38 households in Barkot village.
Transport & Connectivity of Barkot
Transport facilities help residents of Barkot village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Barkot
The following villages are located close to Barkot and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barkot
- Where is Barkot located?
- Barkot village is located in Pauri Tehsil, Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Barkot?
- Barkot is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Barkot?
- The pincode of Barkot is 246167.
- What is the population of Barkot?
- Barkot has a total population of 174, including 91 males and 83 females.
- How many households are there in Barkot?
- There are 38 households in Barkot.
- What is the literacy rate in Barkot?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barkot is 77.01%. Male literacy is 86.81% and female literacy is 66.27%.