Himrola - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Himrola is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 51 km from Barkot and around 106 km from Uttarkashi. Himrol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Himrola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Himrola is 040406. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.3 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

Himrola 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 Himrola

According to the 2011 Census, Himrola village had a total population of 366 people, including 175 males and 191 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 1,091 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.33%, with male literacy at 90.00% and female literacy at 68.21%.

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

Nearby Villages of Himrola

Himrola 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 Himrola

Public transport in the Himrola is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Himrola is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Himrola is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Himrola

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

Health Facilities in Himrola

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

FAQs about Himrola