Barsoo village, Lar tehsil | Pincode 191201

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Barsoo is a village in Lar mandal, Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir, with 2,102 residents in 357 households. The literacy rate is 50.8%, and the village is located at coordinates 34.240°N, 74.721°E.

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LGD code: 2858
Pincode: 191201
Post office: Ganderbal
Population: 2,102
Households: 357
Literacy rate: 50.8%
Sex ratio: 966 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 562
Distance to district centre: 12 km
Distance to mandal centre: 9 km
Distance to Srinagar: 19 km
Distance to Delhi: 669 km
Nearest railway station: Pattan · 17 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: SD Hospital Lar · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Barsoo compares

By population, Barsoo ranks #10 of 22 villages in Lar mandal.

Literacy rate

50.8%

−1.5% vs mandal average

Barsoo: 50.8%
Lar mandal: 52.3%
Ganderbal district: 48.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

966

+96 vs mandal average

Barsoo: 966
Lar mandal: 870

Household size

people per home

5.9

−0.6 vs mandal average

Barsoo: 5.9
Lar mandal: 6.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Barsoo at a glance

Barsoo is a village of 2,102 people in 357 households (Census 2011) in Lar tehsil, Ganderbal district, Jammu And Kashmir, the 10th-largest of 22 villages in Lar tehsil. Literacy is 51%, 2 points below the tehsil average of 52% and the sex ratio is 966 women per 1,000 men. It lies 12 km from the Ganderbal district centre, 11 km from Ajas, the nearest town, 17 km from Pattan railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 191201, served by Ganderbal post office; the LGD village code is 2858. The nearest hospital or health centre is SD Hospital Lar, 3 km away. The village votes in Kangan assembly constituency, represented by MLA Mian Mehar Ali. The population is estimated at 2,478 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Barsoo · this village	2,102	51%	—
Barsoo · Awantipora	2,904	53%	0 km N
Kurhama · Lar	—	—	1 km SW
Tulmulla · Tullamulla Khirbhawani	7,240	53%	2.3 km SE
Khranihama · Lar	1,351	53%	2.3 km E
Zazna · Wakoora	1,409	42%	3.6 km W
Qasba Lar · Lar	3,672	65%	3.7 km NE

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Key facts — Barsoo

LGD code: 2858
Pincode: 191201
Post office: Ganderbal
Population (Census 2011): 2,102
Population (projected 2026): 2,478
Households: 357
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 966
Literacy rate: 50.8%
Coordinates: 34.24015°N, 74.72129°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Srinagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kangan
Member of Parliament: Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Mian Mehar Ali
Block / Mandal: Lar

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Ganderbal district level

Then & Now

Barsoo — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,102

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,478

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

357

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

421

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,102Census 2011
Households: 357Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 966 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,4782026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4212026 projection
Active job cards: 27,170MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 16,699MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 86,76,086ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 816NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 64.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 78.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 88.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 77.2%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 75.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Ganderbal district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 3,04,250PMAY-G · 3,04,250 of 3,36,498 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Ganderbal district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 51,246Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Ganderbal district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Barsoo

Mandal centre

Lar · ≈ 8.7 km

≈ 18 min by car · 21 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Ganderbal · ≈ 12 km

≈ 25 min by car · 30 min by bike

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Nearest town · 12,961 people

Ajas · ≈ 11 km

≈ 22 min by car · 26 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Srinagar19 kmcapital
Delhi669 km
Mumbai1696 km
Kolkata1857 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationPattan17 km
Bus stopWahidpora stop4 km
Hospital / PHCSD Hospital Lar3 km
ATM / bankj&k bank5 km
Petrol pumpHP6 km
CollegeGovernment degree college, Ganderbal6 km
Police stationKheerbawani Police station4 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Barsoo

2 Temples, 2 Mosques mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Kheer Bhawani TempleTemple2.3 km ↗
🛕Kheer BhawaniTemple2.3 km ↗
🕌Jamia masjidMosque3.9 km ↗
🕌Masjid ShareifMosque4.1 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Barsoo

1 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🏫Government middle schoolSchool4.0 km ↗

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People often ask about Barsoo

What is the pincode of Barsoo?

The pincode of Barsoo, Lar tehsil, Ganderbal district, Jammu And Kashmir is 191201. The post office is Ganderbal.

Which post office delivers to Barsoo?

Mail for Barsoo is delivered through Ganderbal post office, pincode 191201, in Lar tehsil, Ganderbal district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Barsoo located?

Barsoo is a village in Lar tehsil of Ganderbal district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the population of Barsoo as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Barsoo village has a population of 2,102 across 357 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barsoo in?

Barsoo falls under the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jammu And Kashmir.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barsoo in?

Barsoo falls under the Kangan assembly constituency (AC #17) of Jammu And Kashmir.

What is the literacy rate in Barsoo?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Barsoo village is 50.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Barsoo?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Barsoo village is 966 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barsoo?

12 schemes currently match residents of Barsoo, including Ladli Beti Scheme (J&K), PM Development Package for Jammu & Kashmir, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Barsoo from Ganderbal district centre?

Barsoo is approximately 12 km (straight-line) from the centre of Ganderbal district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Barsoo?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Barsoo village is 2858.

Which is the nearest town to Barsoo?

Ajas (population 12,961, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 11 km from Barsoo in a straight line.

How big is Barsoo compared to other villages in Lar tehsil?

Barsoo ranks 10 of 22 villages in Lar tehsil by Census 2011 population (2,102 residents).

How far is Barsoo from Srinagar?

Barsoo is about 19 km from Srinagar in a straight line (the state capital of Jammu And Kashmir); by road expect roughly 24 km.

How far is Barsoo from Delhi?

Barsoo is about 669 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 869 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Barsoo?

Pattan is the nearest railway station to Barsoo, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Barsoo?

Wahidpora stop is the nearest bus stop to Barsoo, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Barsoo?

SD Hospital Lar is the nearest hospital or health centre to Barsoo, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Barsoo?

j&k bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Barsoo, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Barsoo?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Barsoo, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Who is the MLA of Barsoo?

Barsoo falls under Kangan assembly constituency (AC 17). The sitting MLA is Mian Mehar Ali (JKNC).

Who is the MP for Barsoo?

Barsoo is in Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi (JKNC).

Which schools and colleges are near Barsoo?

Within 5 km of Barsoo: Government middle school (4.0 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Barsoo in 2026?

Barsoo is estimated at 2,478 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,102 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Barsoo in?

Jammu And Kashmir falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Barsoo in Ganderbal district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)