Barkot is a town and a nagar panchayat in Uttarkashi District in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Barkot is located at 3049N 7812E / 30.82N 78.20E / 30.82; 78.20. It has an average elevation of 1,220metres (4,003feet). As of 2001 India census, 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. In bakot, there is a Reputed, Govt ITI, a degree college, a DIET. Barkot 126km from the capital of Uttrakhand & 82km far from District headquarter Barkot on the way of YUMNOTRI and GUNGOTRI Dham.
