Barsali - Dunda, Uttarkashi

Barsali is a village situated in the Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dunda and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Uttarkashi. Barsali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barsali is 040486. The village covers a total geographical area of 112.44 hectares and falls under the 249193 pincode. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Barsali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gangotri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barsali

According to the 2011 Census, Barsali village had a total population of 1,033 people, including 494 males and 539 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 1,091 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.90%, with male literacy at 87.88% and female literacy at 60.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 451, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Barsali

Barsali 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 Barsali

Barsali 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 54.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uttarkashi to Barsali is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barsali

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

Health Facilities in Barsali

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

FAQs about Barsali