Barkot, Uttarakhand
| Barkot CITY OF SAHATRABAHU | |
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  Barkot   Barkot Location in Uttarakhand, India | |
| Coordinates: 30°49′N 78°12′E / 30.82°N 78.20°ECoordinates: 30°49′N 78°12′E / 30.82°N 78.20°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| District | Uttarkashi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6 km2 (2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,220 m (4,000 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 16,568 |
| • Rank | 28 |
| • Density | 2,500/km2 (6,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | UK |
| Website |
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Barkot is a town and a nagar palika in Uttarkashi District in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is located on the banks of the Yamuna river. Barkot is located 48 km from Yamunotri. NH-123 and NH-94 are major highways connecting in Barkot.
Geography
Barkot is located at 30°49′N 78°12′E / 30.82°N 78.20°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 1,220 metres (4,003 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Barkot had a population of 16568. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Barkot has an average literacy rate of, higher than the national average of 84.5%; with 93% of the males and 77% of females literate. 54% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Barkot is also known as shastrabahu ki nagari . in Barkot tehsil ,thana , diet.,hospital , jal nigam/sansthaan , degree college in market. it is situated on the way of yamunotri . you can reach here via mussorie and via vikash nagar both roads meet at yamuna bridge . before nainbaagh . Barkot is most beautifull valley . there are many place/hotels to stay .many temple which have old civilization . and near so many places for ancient civilization . most common name near 12 km ganagani where the saint jamdagnee rishi leaving . and worship daily .kalpvriksh is situated near gangani . also have a ancient lord shiva temple .
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Barkot
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.