Harshil Village Overview
Harshil is a village in Bhatwari tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It lies about 55 km from Bhatwari tehsil headquarters and around 75 km from Uttarkashi district headquarters.
The sections below provide essential information about Harshil 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 Harshil is 040713. The village covers a geographical area of 26.99 hectares and has a pincode of 249135. Gangotri is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Location Map of Harshil
Population & Demographics of Harshil
This section provides population and demographic details of Harshil village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,205 | 1,157 | 48 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 19 | 18 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,146 | 1,128 | 18 |
| Illiterate Population | 59 | 29 | 30 |
Key population details of Harshil village are given below:
- Harshil village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,205, including approximately 1,157 males and 48 females, with a sex ratio of 41 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 19 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Harshil village is high, with a literacy rate of about 95.10%.
- There are around 1,083 households in Harshil village.
Transport & Connectivity of Harshil
Transport facilities help residents of Harshil 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 Harshil
The following villages are located close to Harshil 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 Harshil
- Where is Harshil located?
- Harshil village is located in Bhatwari Tehsil, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the pincode of Harshil?
- The pincode of Harshil is 249135.
- What is the population of Harshil?
- Harshil has a total population of 1,205, including 1,157 males and 48 females.
- How many households are there in Harshil?
- There are 1,083 households in Harshil.
- What is the literacy rate in Harshil?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harshil is 95.10%. Male literacy is 97.49% and female literacy is 37.50%.