Chhuri - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Chhuri is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 24 km from Barkot and around 100 km from Uttarkashi. Tera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhuri is 040412. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.79 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Chhuri 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 Chhuri

According to the 2011 Census, Chhuri village had a total population of 117 people, including 61 males and 56 females, living in 16 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.43%, with male literacy at 90.20% and female literacy at 68.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhuri

Chhuri 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 Chhuri

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chhuri. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Chhuri is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Chhuri 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 Chhuri

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

Health Facilities in Chhuri

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

FAQs about Chhuri