Barkot - Kirtinagar, Tehri Garhwal
Barkot is a village situated in the Kirtinagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 36 km from Devprayag and around 116 km from New Tehri. Sankro serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkot village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkot is 043369. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.68 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Kirtinagar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Barkot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan 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 Barkot
According to the 2011 Census, Barkot village had a total population of 315 people, including 159 males and 156 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.07%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 86.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 315 | 159 | 156 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 41 | 22 | 19 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 255 | 137 | 118 |
| Illiterate Population | 60 | 22 | 38 |
Nearby Villages of Barkot
Barkot is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Barkot
Barkot is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kirtinagar to Barkot is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Barkot is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Barkot
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barkot village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Barkot
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barkot village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Barkot
Where is Barkot located?
Barkot village is located in Kirtinagar Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Barkot?
The Gram Panchayat of Barkot is Sankro.
What is the pincode of Barkot?
The pincode of Barkot is 249161.
What is the population of Barkot?
Barkot had a total population of 315, including 159 males and 156 females.
How many households are there in Barkot?
Barkot had 67 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barkot?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barkot was 93.07%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 86.13%.