Barkot Village Overview
Barkot is a village in Jakhnidhar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It lies about 18 km from Jakhnidhar tehsil headquarters and around 39 km from New Tehri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Baarkot is the Gram Panchayat for Barkot village.
The sections below provide essential information about Barkot village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkot is 043629. The village covers a geographical area of 87.78 hectares and has a pincode of 249121. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.
Location Map of Barkot
Population & Demographics of Barkot
This section provides population and demographic details of Barkot village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 98 | 47 | 51 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 11 | 3 | 8 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 63 | 35 | 28 |
| Illiterate Population | 35 | 12 | 23 |
Key population details of Barkot village are given below:
- Barkot village is a very small village with a total population of around 98, including approximately 47 males and 51 females, with a sex ratio of 1085 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 30 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Barkot village is good, with a literacy rate of about 64.29%.
- There are around 22 households in Barkot village.
Transport & Connectivity of Barkot
Transport facilities help residents of Barkot village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Barkot
The following villages are located close to Barkot and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barkot
- Where is Barkot located?
- Barkot village is located in Jakhnidhar Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Barkot?
- The Gram Panchayat of Barkot is Baarkot (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Barkot?
- The pincode of Barkot is 249121.
- What is the population of Barkot?
- Barkot has a total population of 98, including 47 males and 51 females.
- How many households are there in Barkot?
- There are 22 households in Barkot.
- What is the literacy rate in Barkot?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barkot is 64.29%. Male literacy is 74.47% and female literacy is 54.90%.