Bharkot
About Bharkot
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Bharkot village is 040578. Bharkot village is located in Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 55km away from sub-district headquarter Dunda (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Uttarkashi. As per 2009 stats, Bharkot village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 241.58 hectares. Bharkot has a total population of 1,252 peoples, out of which male population is 637 while female population is 615. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 965 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of bharkot village is 61.90% out of which 72.53% males and 50.89% females are literate. There are about 232 houses in bharkot village. Pincode of bharkot village locality is 249165.
When it comes to administration, Bharkot village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Bharkot village comes under Gangotri Vidhan Sabha constituency & Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. Uttarkashi is nearest town to bharkot village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.
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Population of Bharkot
The population details of Bharkot cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,252 | 637 | 615 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 192 | 105 | 87 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 296 | 155 | 141 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 775 | 462 | 313 |
| Illiterate Population | 477 | 175 | 302 |
Connectivity of Bharkot
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bharkot
Where is Bharkot located?
Bharkot village is situated in Dunda Tehsil, within the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bharkot?
Bharkot serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Bharkot?
The pincode of Bharkot is 249165, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Bharkot as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Bharkot is 1,252, with 637 males and 615 females.
How many households are there in Bharkot as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Bharkot village has a total of 232 households.
What is the literacy rate in Bharkot as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bharkot is 61.90%. The male literacy rate is 72.53%, while the female literacy rate is 50.89%.