Garh - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Garh is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from Barkot and around 135 km from Uttarkashi. Garh Khatal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garh is 040426. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.15 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Garh 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 Garh

According to the 2011 Census, Garh village had a total population of 332 people, including 179 males and 153 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 855 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.58%, with male literacy at 95.77% and female literacy at 69.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145.

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

Nearby Villages of Garh

Garh 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 Garh

Garh 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 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Garh is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Garh is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garh

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

Health Facilities in Garh

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

FAQs about Garh