Khirmu - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Khirmu is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 50 km from Barkot and around 140 km from Uttarkashi. Khirmu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirmu is 040443. The village covers a total geographical area of 199.71 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Khirmu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Khirmu

As per Census 2011, Khirmu village has a total population of 346 people, consisting of 186 males and 160 females. The village has 30 households and a sex ratio of 860 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 136 literate and 210 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khirmu are given below:

Nearby Villages of Khirmu

Khirmu 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 Khirmu

Khirmu 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 47.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Khirmu is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Khirmu is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khirmu

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

Health Facilities in Khirmu

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

FAQs about Khirmu