Chunau village, Kalsi tehsil | Pincode 248001

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

GEETA CHAUHAN NEGI

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LGD code: 44946
Pincode: 248001
Post office: Araghar
Population: 56
Households: 8
Literacy rate: 46.4%
Sex ratio: 697 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 43
Distance to district centre: 29 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Dehradun: 25 km
Distance to Delhi: 225 km
Nearest railway station: Dehradun · 25 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Nainbagh · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Chunau compares

By population, Chunau ranks #159 of 170 villages in Kalsi mandal.

Literacy rate

46.4%

−12.6% vs mandal average

Chunau46.4%

Kalsi mandal59.0%

Dehradun district74.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

697

−208 vs mandal average

Chunau697

Kalsi mandal905

Household size

people per home

7.0

−0.4 vs mandal average

Chunau7.0

Kalsi mandal7.4

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

Chunau at a glance

Chunau is a village of 56 people in 8 households (Census 2011) in Kalsi tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, the 159th-largest of 170 villages in Kalsi tehsil. Literacy is 46%, 13 points below the tehsil average of 59% and the sex ratio is 697 women per 1,000 men. It lies 29 km from the Dehradun district centre, 59 km from Sikraudha, the nearest town, 25 km from Dehradun railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 248001, served by Araghar post office; the LGD village code is 44946. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Nainbagh, 7 km away. The sarpanch is GEETA CHAUHAN NEGI, and the village votes in Chakrata assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pritam Singh. The population is estimated at 66 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Chunau · this village	56	46%	—
Chunho · Kalsi	26	31%	0 km N
Bansar · Kalsi	92	51%	0.9 km N
Bantuo · Kalsi	155	57%	0.9 km N
Bansu · Kalsi	136	72%	0.9 km N
Binou · Kalsi	117	48%	0.9 km N
Bhunau · Kalsi	59	64%	0.9 km N

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Key facts — Chunau

LGD code: 44946
Pincode: 248001
Post office: Araghar
Population (Census 2011): 56
Population (projected 2026): 66
Households: 8
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 697
Literacy rate: 46.4%
Coordinates: 30.52763°N, 77.94937°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Tehri Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Chakrata
Member of Parliament: Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah
Member of Legislative Assembly: Pritam Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: GEETA CHAUHAN NEGI
Block / Mandal: Kalsi

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 Dehradun district level

Then & Now

Chunau — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+12.5%

Households · 2026

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: 56Census 2011
Households: 8Census 2011
Literacy rate: 46.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 697 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 662026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 92026 projection
Active job cards: 43,753MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 29,612MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 83,23,825ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 823NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 87.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 83.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 47.9%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 87.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Dehradun district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dehradun district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dehradun 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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Notable places near Chunau · Kalsi mandal area

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Education

School
Delhi Public School
📍 20.4 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
Herbertpur Christian Hospital
📍 20.6 km awayOSM
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Heritage & leisure

Park
Rituraj Home
📍 21.8 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Chunau

Mandal centre

Kalsi · ≈ 4.2 km

≈ 9 min by car · 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dehradun · ≈ 29 km

≈ 59 min by car · 1 h 10 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 12,386 people

Sikraudha · ≈ 59 km

≈ 2 h 1 min by car · 2 h 24 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun25 kmcapital
Delhi225 km
Kolkata1361 km
Mumbai1372 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDehradun25 km
Bus stopLibrary Bus Stop13 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Nainbagh7 km
ATM / bankAxis Bank12 km
Petrol pumpPetrol Pump16 km
CollegeLal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration12 km
Police stationPolice Station Jakhan22 km

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September 2026

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Ancestral home of '62 war hero in Uttarakhand to be made museum

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Uttarakhand REAP project bags SKOCH Gold Award

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Programme on Horticulture and Natural Farming for Uttarakhand Farmers

Reported by Cityairnews.

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News from Dehradun & Uttarakhand

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Ancestral home of '62 war hero in Uttarakhand to be made museum
The Times of India20h ago
Uttarakhand REAP project bags SKOCH Gold Award
Garhwal Postyesterday
Programme on Horticulture and Natural Farming for Uttarakhand Farmers
Cityairnews3 days ago
Man Kills Sister, Neighbour Over Suspicion Of Love Affair In Uttarakhand's Roorkee
ETV Bharat3 days ago
Former CM Harish Rawat appears before ED in 2016 Uttarakhand recruitment exam case
The New Indian Express3 days ago
Uttarakhand, where Ganga and Yamuna originate, runs short of river water; state power grid announces power
The Economic Times4 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Chunau

What is the pincode of Chunau?

The pincode of Chunau, Kalsi tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand is 248001. The post office is Araghar.

Which post office delivers to Chunau?

Mail for Chunau is delivered through Araghar post office, pincode 248001, in Kalsi tehsil, Dehradun district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Chunau located?

Chunau is a village in Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Chunau as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chunau village has a population of 56 across 8 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chunau?

The current sarpanch of Chunau gram panchayat is GEETA CHAUHAN NEGI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chunau in?

Chunau falls under the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chunau in?

Chunau falls under the Chakrata assembly constituency (AC #15) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Chunau?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chunau village is 46.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Chunau?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chunau village is 697 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Chunau?

The nearest health facility to Chunau is Herbertpur Christian Hospital (~20.6 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chunau?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chunau, including Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana (Uttarakhand), Vidhwa Pension Yojana (Uttarakhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Chunau from Dehradun district centre?

Chunau is approximately 29 km (straight-line) from the centre of Dehradun district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Chunau?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chunau village is 44946.

Which is the nearest town to Chunau?

Sikraudha (population 12,386, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 59 km from Chunau in a straight line.

How big is Chunau compared to other villages in Kalsi tehsil?

Chunau ranks 159 of 170 villages in Kalsi tehsil by Census 2011 population (56 residents).

How far is Chunau from Dehradun?

Chunau is about 25 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 32 km.

How far is Chunau from Delhi?

Chunau is about 225 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 292 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Chunau?

Dehradun is the nearest railway station to Chunau, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Chunau?

Library Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Chunau, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chunau?

Government Hospital, Nainbagh is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chunau, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Chunau?

Axis Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Chunau, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Chunau?

Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Chunau, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Who is the MLA of Chunau?

Chunau falls under Chakrata assembly constituency (AC 15). The sitting MLA is Pritam Singh (INC).

Who is the MP for Chunau?

Chunau is in Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah (BJP).

What is the population of Chunau in 2026?

Chunau is estimated at 66 people in 2026, up about 18% from 56 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Chunau in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Chunau in Dehradun district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Chunau?

GEETA CHAUHAN NEGI is the sarpanch of Chunau gram panchayat, Kalsi tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Kalsi tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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Chunau

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Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in Uttarakhand

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Key facts — Chunau

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Chunau — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Heritage & leisure

How to reach Chunau

Villages sharing pincode 248001

Latest posts

Ancestral home of '62 war hero in Uttarakhand to be made museum

Uttarakhand REAP project bags SKOCH Gold Award

Programme on Horticulture and Natural Farming for Uttarakhand Farmers

Notable persons of Chunau

Open jobs in Chunau

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Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Karva Chauth

Dhanteras

Diwali (Deepavali)

Govardhan Puja

Uttarakhand Foundation Day

Bhai Dooj

Children's Day

News from Dehradun & Uttarakhand

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People often ask about Chunau

What is the pincode of Chunau?

Which post office delivers to Chunau?

In which district is Chunau located?

What is the population of Chunau as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Chunau?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chunau in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chunau in?

What is the literacy rate in Chunau?

What is the sex ratio in Chunau?

What is the nearest health centre to Chunau?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chunau?

How far is Chunau from Dehradun district centre?

What is the LGD code of Chunau?

Which is the nearest town to Chunau?

How big is Chunau compared to other villages in Kalsi tehsil?

How far is Chunau from Dehradun?

How far is Chunau from Delhi?

Which is the nearest railway station to Chunau?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Chunau?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chunau?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Chunau?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Chunau?

Who is the MLA of Chunau?

Who is the MP for Chunau?

What is the population of Chunau in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Chunau in?

Who is the sarpanch of Chunau?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Chunau — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Chunau on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Education

Healthcare

Heritage & leisure

Latest posts

Ancestral home of '62 war hero in Uttarakhand to be made museum

Uttarakhand REAP project bags SKOCH Gold Award