Bhiri

Bhiri is a village located in Ukhimath tehsil of Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Ukhimath (tehsildar office) and 36km away from district headquarter Rudraprayag. As per 2009 stats, Bheeri is the gram panchayat of Bhiri village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhiri unique in its vibrant Ukhimath-Rudraprayag region. You’ll see Bhiri’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bhiri

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhiri is 042219. The village spans a total geographical area of 62.28 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 246419. Rudraprayag is nearest town to Bhiri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 36km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhiri village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kedarnath Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bhiri

Population of Bhiri

According to the 2011 Census, Bhiri has a total population of about 587, with approximately 320 males and 267 females. The sex ratio is around 834 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 69 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 173 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.25%, with male literacy at about 76.88% and female literacy near 68.91%. There are around 138 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhiri's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhiri

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bhiri. As per the 2011 stats, Bhiri had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bhiri

Knowing the nearby villages of Bhiri helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bhiri.

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