Barasu - Satpuli, Pauri Garhwal
Barasu is a village situated in the Satpuli tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 17 km from Satpuli and around 61 km from Pauri Garhwal. Byale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barasu village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barasu is 047803. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.52 hectares and falls under the 246167 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.
Barasu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chaubattakhal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Barasu
Barasu 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Malota | East | 0.59 km |
| Deosthal | North-West | 1.40 km |
| Seela | North-East | 1.54 km |
| Thalda | West | 1.72 km |
| Chamdal | North-West | 1.72 km |
| Khaira | East | 1.85 km |
| Raiwari | South-East | 1.94 km |
| Busela | South-East | 2.32 km |
| Nakdhar | North-West | 2.34 km |
| Saim | East | 2.43 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Barasu
Barasu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Barasu is about 64 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri Garhwal to Barasu is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Barasu
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barasu 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 Barasu
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barasu 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 Barasu
Where is Barasu located?
Barasu village is located in Satpuli Tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barasu?
The Gram Panchayat of Barasu is Byale.
What is the pincode of Barasu?
The pincode of Barasu is 246167.