Nyuri - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Nyuri is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 39 km from Barkot and around 140 km from Uttarkashi. Nyuri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nyuri is 040432. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.82 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Nyuri 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 Nyuri

According to the 2011 Census, Nyuri village had a total population of 120 people, including 60 males and 60 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.64%, with male literacy at 74.00% and female literacy at 53.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Nyuri

Nyuri 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 Nyuri

Nyuri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Nyuri is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Nyuri 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 Nyuri

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

Health Facilities in Nyuri

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

FAQs about Nyuri