Harsu - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Harsu is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 60 km from Kotdwara and around 138 km from Pauri. Harsu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harsu is 048349. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.19 hectares and falls under the 246121 pincode. Kotdwara is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Harsu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Yamkeshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Harsu

According to the 2011 Census, Harsu village had a total population of 211 people, including 104 males and 107 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.16%, with male literacy at 98.88% and female literacy at 69.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Harsu

Harsu 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 Harsu

Public transport in the Harsu is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotdwara to Harsu is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Harsu is about 138 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harsu

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

Health Facilities in Harsu

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

FAQs about Harsu