Gatu - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Gatu is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 35 km from Barkot and around 130 km from Uttarkashi. Gatu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gatu is 040437. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.67 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Gatu 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 Gatu

According to the 2011 Census, Gatu village had a total population of 200 people, including 108 males and 92 females, living in 47 households. The sex ratio was 852 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.19%, with male literacy at 80.81% and female literacy at 46.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Gatu

Gatu 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 Gatu

Gatu 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 46.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Gatu is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Gatu is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gatu

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

Health Facilities in Gatu

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

FAQs about Gatu