Bhutsi - Dhanaulti, Tehri Garhwal

Bhutsi is a village situated in the Dhanaulti tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanaulti and around 45 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Bhutsi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhutsi is 044289. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.76 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Bhutsi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanolti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhutsi

As per Census 2011, Bhutsi village has a total population of 392 people, consisting of 193 males and 199 females. The village has 57 households and a sex ratio of 1,031 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 257 literate and 135 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhutsi

Bhutsi 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 Bhutsi

Bhutsi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Bhutsi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Bhutsi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhutsi

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

Health Facilities in Bhutsi

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

FAQs about Bhutsi