Birakot - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal

Birakot is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 67 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Birakot village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birakot is 043075. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.33 hectares and falls under the 249122 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Birakot 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 Birakot

As per Census 2011, Birakot village has a total population of 602 people, consisting of 283 males and 319 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 1,127 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 382 literate and 220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Birakot

Birakot 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 Birakot

Birakot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Birakot is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Birakot is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birakot

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

Health Facilities in Birakot

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

FAQs about Birakot