Birkot - Tehri, Tehri Garhwal

Birkot is a village situated in the Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehri and around 27 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Chopriyali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birkot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birkot is 044033. The village covers a total geographical area of 43.61 hectares and falls under the 249130 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Birkot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tehri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Birkot

As per Census 2011, Birkot village has a total population of 127 people, consisting of 58 males and 69 females. The village has 24 households and a sex ratio of 1,189 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 84 literate and 43 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Birkot

Birkot 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 Birkot

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Birkot. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Birkot is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Birkot is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birkot

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

Health Facilities in Birkot

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

FAQs about Birkot