Barsoli - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal
Barsoli is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 96 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Barsoli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barsoli is 043237. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.73 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Srinagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Barsoli 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 Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Barsoli
According to the 2011 Census, Barsoli village had a total population of 98 people, including 38 males and 60 females, living in 26 households. The sex ratio was 1,579 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.94%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 58.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 98 | 38 | 60 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 62 | 30 | 32 |
| Illiterate Population | 36 | 8 | 28 |
Nearby Villages of Barsoli
Barsoli is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Barsoli
Public transport in the Barsoli is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinagar to Barsoli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Barsoli is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Barsoli
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barsoli village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Barsoli
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barsoli 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 Barsoli
Where is Barsoli located?
Barsoli village is located in Devprayag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Barsoli?
Barsoli is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Barsoli?
The pincode of Barsoli is 249161.
What is the population of Barsoli?
Barsoli had a total population of 98, including 38 males and 60 females.
How many households are there in Barsoli?
Barsoli had 26 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barsoli?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barsoli was 72.94%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 58.18%.