Birkot

Birkot is a village located in Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 27km away from sub-district headquarter Tehri (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter New Tehri. As per 2009 stats, Chopriyali is the gram panchayat of Birkot village.

Here you can discover what makes Birkot unique in its vibrant Tehri-Tehri Garhwal region. You’ll see Birkot’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Birkot

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Birkot is 044033. The village spans a total geographical area of 43.61 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249145. Chamba is nearest town to Birkot village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Birkot village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tehri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Birkot

Population of Birkot

According to the 2011 Census, Birkot has a total population of about 127, with approximately 58 males and 69 females. The sex ratio is around 1189 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 21 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 56 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.14%, with male literacy at about 74.14% and female literacy near 59.42%. There are around 24 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Birkot's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Birkot

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Birkot. As per the 2011 stats, Birkot had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Birkot

Knowing the nearby villages of Birkot helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Birkot.

Frequently Asked Questions about Birkot