Phiphiyara - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Phiphiyara is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from Barkot and around 125 km from Uttarkashi. Phiphiyara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phiphiyara is 040428. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.72 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Phiphiyara 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 Purola Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Phiphiyara

According to the 2011 Census, Phiphiyara village had a total population of 194 people, including 95 males and 99 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.19%, with male literacy at 73.42% and female literacy at 67.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Phiphiyara

Phiphiyara 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 Phiphiyara

Phiphiyara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Phiphiyara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Phiphiyara is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phiphiyara

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

Health Facilities in Phiphiyara

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

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