Bhasho - Jakhani Dhar, Tehri Garhwal

Bhasho is a village situated in the Jakhani Dhar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 37 km from Jakhnidhar and around 67 km from New Tehri. Aali Malli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhasho village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhasho is 043581. The village covers a total geographical area of 20.28 hectares and falls under the 249121 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

Bhasho 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 Bhasho

According to the 2011 Census, Bhasho village had a total population of 66 people, including 36 males and 30 females, living in 12 households. The sex ratio was 833 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.41%, with male literacy at 90.63% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhasho

Bhasho 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 Bhasho

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bhasho. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Bhasho is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Bhasho 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 Bhasho

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

Health Facilities in Bhasho

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

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