Barnu - Kandisaur, Tehri Garhwal

Barnu is a village situated in the Kandisaur tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 52 km from Tehri and around 52 km from New Tehri. Barnu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barnu is 043798. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.44 hectares and falls under the 249131 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Barnu 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 Barnu

According to the 2011 Census, Barnu village had a total population of 702 people, including 329 males and 373 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 1,134 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.82%, with male literacy at 84.53% and female literacy at 59.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126.

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

Nearby Villages of Barnu

Barnu 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 Barnu

Barnu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Barnu is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Barnu is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barnu

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

Health Facilities in Barnu

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

FAQs about Barnu