Barsu Village Overview
Barsu is a village in Bhatwari tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It lies about 12 km from Bhatwari tehsil headquarters and around 42 km from Uttarkashi district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Barsu village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Barsu village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barsu is 040722. The village covers a geographical area of 145.84 hectares and has a pincode of 249135. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.
Location Map of Barsu
Population & Demographics of Barsu
This section provides population and demographic details of Barsu village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 469 | 228 | 241 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 87 | 44 | 43 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 308 | 172 | 136 |
| Illiterate Population | 161 | 56 | 105 |
Key population details of Barsu village are given below:
- Barsu village is a small village with a total population of around 469, including approximately 228 males and 241 females, with a sex ratio of 1057 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 8 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Barsu village is good, with a literacy rate of about 65.67%.
- There are around 98 households in Barsu village.
Transport & Connectivity of Barsu
Transport facilities help residents of Barsu village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Barsu
The following villages are located close to Barsu and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barsu
- Where is Barsu located?
- Barsu village is located in Bhatwari Tehsil, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Barsu?
- Barsu is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Barsu?
- The pincode of Barsu is 249135.
- What is the population of Barsu?
- Barsu has a total population of 469, including 228 males and 241 females.
- How many households are there in Barsu?
- There are 98 households in Barsu.
- What is the literacy rate in Barsu?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barsu is 65.67%. Male literacy is 75.44% and female literacy is 56.43%.