Purtad village, Tyuni tehsil | Pincode 248001

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Purtad is a village in Tyuni mandal, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It has a population of 373 across 62 households with a literacy rate of 40.8%.

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LGD code: 44744
Pincode: 248001
Post office: Araghar
Population: 373
Households: 62
Literacy rate: 40.8%
Sex ratio: 923 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 244
Distance to district centre: 63 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Dehradun: 67 km
Distance to Delhi: 265 km
Nearest railway station: Dehradun · 67 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital Tiuni · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Purtad compares

By population, Purtad ranks #26 of 57 villages in Tyuni mandal.

Literacy rate

40.8%

−17.6% vs mandal average

Purtad: 40.8%
Tyuni mandal: 58.4%
Dehradun district: 74.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

923

−5 vs mandal average

Purtad: 923
Tyuni mandal: 928

Household size

people per home

6.0

−0.4 vs mandal average

Purtad: 6.0
Tyuni mandal: 6.4

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

Purtad at a glance

Purtad is a village of 373 people in 62 households (Census 2011) in Tyuni tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, the 26th-largest of 57 villages in Tyuni tehsil. Literacy is 41%, 18 points below the tehsil average of 58% and the sex ratio is 923 women per 1,000 men. It lies 63 km from the Dehradun district centre, 67 km from Dehradun railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 248001, served by Araghar post office; the LGD village code is 44744. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital Tiuni, 8 km away. The village votes in Chakrata assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pritam Singh. The population is estimated at 440 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Purtad · this village	373	41%	—
Dirnad · Tyuni	395	62%	2.1 km S
Ninus · Tyuni	272	78%	3.9 km W
Bhattar · Tyuni	353	65%	4.3 km SW
Phanar · Tyuni	482	56%	4.3 km SW
Bhunar · Tyuni	223	56%	4.9 km SE
Bhunar · Gangolihat	46	85%	4.9 km SE

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Key facts — Purtad

LGD code: 44744
Pincode: 248001
Post office: Araghar
Population (Census 2011): 373
Population (projected 2026): 440
Households: 62
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 923
Literacy rate: 40.8%
Coordinates: 30.91511°N, 77.92767°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Tehri Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Chakrata
Member of Parliament: Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah
Member of Legislative Assembly: Pritam Singh
Block / Mandal: Tyuni

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

Purtad — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

373

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

440

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

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: 373Census 2011
Households: 62Census 2011
Literacy rate: 40.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 923 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4402026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 732026 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 Purtad · Dehradun district area

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Shakumbhari Devi
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maa daat kali mandir
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maa bhadra kali mandir
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Mansa/Chinnmasta Devi Temple
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Bhura Dev Temple
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Sankat Mochan Panch mukhti dham
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Madhuban
📍 59.6 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Purtad

Mandal centre

Tyuni · ≈ 4.4 km

≈ 9 min by car · 11 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dehradun · ≈ 63 km

≈ 2 h 10 min by car · 2 h 35 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun67 kmcapital
Delhi265 km
Kolkata1389 km
Mumbai1411 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDehradun67 km
Bus stopBingsi Chani20 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital Tiuni8 km
ATM / bankState bank of india26 km
Petrol pumpLPG Gas Station32 km
CollegeAtal Bihari Vajpayee Government Institute of Engineering and Technology47 km
Police stationJubbal Police Station33 km

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September 2026

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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25

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They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate

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India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet

Reported by ETV Bharat.

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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25
The Times of India4 days ago
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
The Times of India4 days ago
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice7 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
ETV Bharat9 days ago
Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
The Times of India12 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami appoints 101 new government officers
The News Mill16 days ago

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What is the pincode of Purtad?

The pincode of Purtad, Tyuni tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand is 248001. The post office is Araghar.

Which post office delivers to Purtad?

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

In which district is Purtad located?

Purtad is a village in Tyuni tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Purtad as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Purtad village has a population of 373 across 62 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Purtad in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Purtad in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Purtad?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Purtad village is 40.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Purtad?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Purtad village is 923 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Purtad?

12 schemes currently match residents of Purtad, 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 Purtad from Dehradun district centre?

Purtad is approximately 63 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 Purtad?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Purtad village is 44744.

How big is Purtad compared to other villages in Tyuni tehsil?

Purtad ranks 26 of 57 villages in Tyuni tehsil by Census 2011 population (373 residents).

How far is Purtad from Dehradun?

Purtad is about 67 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 88 km.

How far is Purtad from Delhi?

Purtad is about 265 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 345 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Purtad?

Dehradun is the nearest railway station to Purtad, about 67 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 88 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Purtad?

Bingsi Chani is the nearest bus stop to Purtad, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Purtad?

Government Hospital Tiuni is the nearest hospital or health centre to Purtad, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Purtad?

State bank of india is the nearest ATM or bank to Purtad, about 26 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 33 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Purtad?

LPG Gas Station is the nearest petrol pump to Purtad, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 42 km.

Who is the MLA of Purtad?

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

Who is the MP for Purtad?

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

What is the population of Purtad in 2026?

Purtad is estimated at 440 people in 2026, up about 18% from 373 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Purtad in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Purtad in Dehradun 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)