Bharkot Village Overview
Bharkot is a village in Chiniyalisaur tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It lies about 18 km from Chiniyalisaur tehsil headquarters and around 45 km from Uttarkashi district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bharkot village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Bharkot 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 Bharkot is 040678. The village covers a geographical area of 154.55 hectares and has a pincode of 249196. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.
Location Map of Bharkot
Population & Demographics of Bharkot
This section provides population and demographic details of Bharkot village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 663 | 322 | 341 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 105 | 40 | 65 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 156 | 76 | 80 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 408 | 257 | 151 |
| Illiterate Population | 255 | 65 | 190 |
Key population details of Bharkot village are given below:
- Bharkot village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 663, including approximately 322 males and 341 females, with a sex ratio of 1059 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 156 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Bharkot village is good, with a literacy rate of about 61.54%.
- There are around 152 households in Bharkot village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bharkot
Transport facilities help residents of Bharkot 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 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bharkot
The following villages are located close to Bharkot 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 Bharkot
- Where is Bharkot located?
- Bharkot village is located in Chiniyalisaur Tehsil, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bharkot?
- Bharkot is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Bharkot?
- The pincode of Bharkot is 249196.
- What is the population of Bharkot?
- Bharkot has a total population of 663, including 322 males and 341 females.
- How many households are there in Bharkot?
- There are 152 households in Bharkot.
- What is the literacy rate in Bharkot?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bharkot is 61.54%. Male literacy is 79.81% and female literacy is 44.28%.