Bhaisakot - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal

Bhaisakot is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 85 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Bhainskot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhaisakot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaisakot is 043176. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.21 hectares and falls under the 249122 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Bhaisakot 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 Bhaisakot

According to the 2011 Census, Bhaisakot village had a total population of 241 people, including 124 males and 117 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.50%, with male literacy at 98.98% and female literacy at 70.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhaisakot

Bhaisakot 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 Bhaisakot

Bhaisakot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Bhaisakot is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Bhaisakot is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhaisakot

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

Health Facilities in Bhaisakot

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

FAQs about Bhaisakot