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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Bhaisakot village has a total population of 241 people, consisting of 124 males and 117 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 169 literate and 72 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhaisakot are given below:

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