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Asmarh
Osmaad | |
|---|---|
Hamlet | |
  Asmarh Location in Uttarakhand, India | |
| Coordinates: 30°46′19″N 77°49′10″E / 30.771999°N 77.819576°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| District | Dehradun district |
| Tehsil | Chakrata |
| Village | Masak |
| Elevation | 2,100 m (6,900 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, English |
| • Regional | Jaunsari |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 248123 |
| Vehicle registration | UK |
Asmarh (also known as Osmaad) is a hamlet located within the administrative boundaries of Masak village in Chakrata block, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India.[1] The settlement is situated at an elevation of approximately 2,100 meters above sea level in the Jaunsar-Bawar region.
Geography
[edit]Asmarh is located within the territorial limits of Masak village, which covers a total area of 483.25 hectares and had a population of 894 according to the 2011 Census of India.[2] The hamlet lies in the Jaunsar-Bawar region, a culturally distinct area within the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand.[3]
The area experiences temperate climate conditions typical of the Himalayan foothills, with distinct seasonal variations. The terrain consists primarily of forested hills dominated by Deodar (Cedrus deodara), Oak, and Pine species.[4]
Administration
[edit]Asmarh falls under the following administrative divisions:
- Parent Village: Masak (Census Code: 044791)
- Gram Panchayat: Masak
- Block: Chakrata
- Tehsil: Tyuni
- District: Dehradun
- State: Uttarakhand
- Postal Code: 248123[5]
The region is governed under the special administrative framework applicable to the Jaunsar-Bawar area, which has distinct legal provisions under the Jaunsar-Bawar Pargana (District Dehra Dun) Revenue Officials (Special Powers) Act, 1958.[6]
Demographics
[edit]The hamlet is inhabited by members of the Jaunsari community, who are recognized as a Scheduled Tribe by the Government of India since 1967.[7] The primary language spoken is Jaunsari, though Hindi is also commonly understood and used.
The Jaunsari people maintain traditional practices including polyandry, which was historically prevalent in the region, and follow customs distinct from other communities in Uttarakhand.[8] Economic activities in the area primarily consist of agriculture, horticulture (particularly apple cultivation), and animal husbandry.
Transportation
[edit]Asmarh is accessible by road through the Chakrata-Tyuni route. The nearest major transport hubs are:
- Railway Station: Dehradun railway station (approximately 110 kilometers)
- Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (approximately 140 kilometers)
Local transportation is primarily provided through private vehicles and occasional public transport services connecting to Chakrata town, which is approximately 20 kilometers from the settlement.
History
[edit]The Jaunsar-Bawar region, of which Asmarh forms a part, has historical significance dating back to ancient times. The area is mentioned in various historical records and was subject to specific administrative arrangements during the British Raj. The region was formally surveyed and documented during the British colonial period, with detailed settlement records prepared in the 19th century.[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Masak Village in Chakrata Block, Dehradun, Uttarakhand". eUttaranchal. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "Masak Village Population - Tyuni - Dehradun, Uttarakhand". Census 2011. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "The Jaunsar-Bawar Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1956" (PDF). India Code. Government of India. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "Uttarakhand State Action Plan on Climate Change" (PDF). Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Government of India. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "Masak BO Pin Code, Dehradun, Uttarakhand". NDTV. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "JAUNSAR-BAWAR PARGANA (DISTRICT DEHRA DUN) REVENUE OFFICIALS (SPECIAL POWERS) ACT, 1958". India Code. Government of India. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "Problems and Challenges faced by Jaunsari Women of Uttarakhand" (PDF). Centre for Studies in Science Policy. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "The Jaunsari Tribe of Uttarakhand: Insights into Cognitive Styles" (PDF). International Journal of Advanced Research. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "Settlement of Pargana Jaunsar Bawar" (PDF). Pahar. Retrieved 17 August 2025.