Bursi - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Bursi is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 37 km from Barkot and around 133 km from Uttarkashi. Gatu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bursi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bursi is 040440. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.39 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Bursi 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 Yamunotri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bursi

According to the 2011 Census, Bursi village had a total population of 105 people, including 59 males and 46 females, living in 16 households. The sex ratio was 780 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.76%, with male literacy at 60.87% and female literacy at 47.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Bursi

Bursi 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 Bursi

Bursi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Bursi is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Bursi is about 133 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bursi

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

Health Facilities in Bursi

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

FAQs about Bursi