Barkot, India

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native_name = Barkot | type = city | latd = 30.82 | longd = 78.20
state_name = Uttarakhand
district = Uttarkashi
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altitude = 1220
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 6098| population_density =
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Barkot is a town and a nagar panchayat in Uttarkashi District in the state of Uttarakhand, India.

Geography

Barkot is located at coord|30.82|N|78.20|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/39/Barkot.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Barkot] ] It has an average elevation of 1,220 metres (4,003 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Barkot had a population of 6098. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Barkot has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 63% of the males and 37% of females literate. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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