Bharpur - Pratapnagar, Tehri Garhwal

Bharpur is a village situated in the Pratapnagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pratapnagar and around 100 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Bharpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharpur is 043460. The village covers a total geographical area of 252.36 hectares and falls under the 249165 pincode. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Bharpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bharpur

As per Census 2011, Bharpur village has a total population of 1,280 people, consisting of 587 males and 693 females. The village has 237 households and a sex ratio of 1,180 females per 1,000 males. There are 213 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 770 literate and 510 illiterate residents. Additionally, 481 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bharpur

Bharpur 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 Bharpur

Bharpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uttarkashi to Bharpur is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Bharpur is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bharpur

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

Health Facilities in Bharpur

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

FAQs about Bharpur