Barsar Explained

Barsar
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:India Himachal Pradesh#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Himachal Pradesh, India
Coordinates:31.5264°N 76.4625°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Himachal Pradesh
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Hamirpur
Governing Body:Panchayat
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:3990
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:174305
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:01972
Registration Plate:HP-21
Blank1 Name Sec1:Nearest cities
Blank1 Info Sec1:Hamirpur, Una
Blank2 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha constituency
Blank2 Info Sec1:Hamirpur
Blank3 Name Sec1:Civic agency
Blank3 Info Sec1:Panchayat
Blank1 Name Sec2:Climate
Blank1 Info Sec2:Hot and humid. (Köppen)
Blank2 Name Sec2:Avg. summer temperature
Blank2 Info Sec2:28°C
Blank3 Name Sec2:Avg. winter temperature
Blank3 Info Sec2:2°C

Barsar is a historical town which has its roots linked to the Sidh Shri Baba Balak Nath Ji, a Hindu deity located in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. Located primarily on the Foothills Of Western Shivalik Range Of The Outer Himalayas on National Highway 503 A, it is a major Business and Educational Hub in the district. Barsar Hilltop overlooks Lake Govind Sagar due South West and The Dhauladhar Himalayas due north. Founded by Rajput Prince as a Princely state, used their clan name Barsar (a clan of rajput) as the name of state . After separation of India it was merged in India . Now it is also a part of Himachal Pradesh . Barsar is one of the most developing and enhancing educational locations in the state and it also serves as one of five tehsil headquarters in the Hamirpur district. Barsar Hilltop separates Hamirpur to Una District at an elevation of 1015 M above sea level.

Barsar Clan

In the northern part of India, the Barsar (or Bersal) is a Rajput clan whose members ruled several states (see below).[1] [2] The Barsars claim descent from the mythical Suryavansha (Solar dynasty).[3]

Population

The town has a total population of 3390 of which 1762 are males while 1628 are females as per the Population Census 2011.In the Barsar town population of children with age 0-6 is 360 which makes up 10.62% of total population of the town. Average Sex Ratio of the Barsar town is 924 which is lower than the Himachal Pradesh state's average of 972. ChildSex Ratio for the Barsar as per census is 967, higher than the Himachal Pradesh average of 909.

Literacy

Barsar town has higher literacy ratecompared to the Himachal Pradesh. In 2011, literacy rate of Barsar town was 88.91% compared to 82.80% of Himachal Pradesh. In Barsar Male literacy stands at 92.65% while female literacy rate was 84.84%.

Colleges and institutes

Govt. Degree College Barsar is the main higher institute for education as well as there are so many other government and private institutes including schools and colleges.

Location and transport

The nearest cities are Hamirpur, Una and Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh While Chandigarh is Major Big City . As Barsar is the main stop before Baba Balak Nath Temple Deotsidh and it is a transition point for pilgrims and Tourists plying to Manali since NH 503 A and SH 32 meets at Mandi, a major point on Manali Route . The nearest broad Gauge railway station is Una Railway Station, while Gaggal Airport is the nearest airport for the town followed by Mohali International Airport Chandigarh. The survey of railway line between Una and Hamirpur had been taken under constant assessment in two years which will have around four crossing stations between Una and Hamirpur cities.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Ulian, Eva . Rajput . 23 March 2010 . WestBow Press . 9781449700614 . 2014-06-15.
  2. Caste 'boundaries' and the principle of kinship amity . Contributions to Indian Sociology . Anthony T. Carter . 123–136 . 1975 . 2014-06-15.
  3. Book: Indian India. Director of Public Relations, Chamber of Princes. 1945-01-01. en.