Aduwala village, Vikas Nagar tehsil | Pincode 248001

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Aduwala is a village in Vikas Nagar mandal, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It has a population of 2,224 across 420 households, with a literacy rate of 55.5%.

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LGD code: 45023
Pincode: 248001
Post office: Araghar
Population: 2,224
Households: 420
Literacy rate: 55.5%
Sex ratio: 911 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 860
Distance to district centre: 24 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Dehradun: 35 km
Distance to Delhi: 215 km
Nearest railway station: Rishikesh · 18 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Nakot · 11 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Aduwala compares

By population, Aduwala ranks #40 of 141 villages in Vikas Nagar mandal.

Literacy rate

55.5%

−10.5% vs mandal average

Aduwala: 55.5%
Vikas Nagar mandal: 66.0%
Dehradun district: 74.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

911

−2 vs mandal average

Aduwala: 911
Vikas Nagar mandal: 913

Household size

people per home

5.3

+0.1 vs mandal average

Aduwala: 5.3
Vikas Nagar mandal: 5.2

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

Aduwala at a glance

Aduwala is a village of 2,224 people in 420 households (Census 2011) in Vikas Nagar tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, the 40th-largest of 141 villages in Vikas Nagar tehsil. Literacy is 56%, 11 points below the tehsil average of 66% and the sex ratio is 911 women per 1,000 men. It lies 24 km from the Dehradun district centre, 35 km from Harsoli, the nearest town, 18 km from Rishikesh railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 248001, served by Araghar post office; the LGD village code is 45023. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Nakot, 11 km away. The village votes in Narendranagar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Subodh Uniyal. The population is estimated at 2,622 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Aduwala · this village	2,224	56%	—
Adwani · Narendra Nagar	299	65%	0 km N
Adwani · Dhoomakot	79	65%	0 km N
Koti · Vikas Nagar	270	64%	2.2 km S
Navgaon · Vikas Nagar	655	78%	2 km W
Gaindi · Narendra Nagar	234	64%	2.4 km N
Aamwala · Vikas Nagar	882	72%	2.2 km NW

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Key facts — Aduwala

LGD code: 45023
Pincode: 248001
Post office: Araghar
Population (Census 2011): 2,224
Population (projected 2026): 2,622
Households: 420
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 911
Literacy rate: 55.5%
Coordinates: 30.24720°N, 78.39245°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Narendranagar
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Subodh Uniyal
Block / Mandal: Vikas Nagar

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

Aduwala — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,224

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,622

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

420

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

495

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: 2,224Census 2011
Households: 420Census 2011
Literacy rate: 55.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 911 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,6222026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4952026 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 Aduwala · Dehradun district area

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maa daat kali mandir
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Shakumbhari Devi
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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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Commerce

Restaurant
Madhuban
📍 70.0 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Aduwala

Mandal centre

Vikas Nagar · ≈ 4.0 km

≈ 8 min by car · 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dehradun · ≈ 24 km

≈ 50 min by car · 59 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,246 people

Harsoli · ≈ 35 km

≈ 1 h 11 min by car · 1 h 25 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun35 kmcapital
Delhi215 km
Kolkata1308 km
Mumbai1361 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRishikesh18 km
Bus stopJeep stop11 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Nakot11 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India15 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil13 km
CollegeDrona's College31 km
Police stationPolice station15 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Aduwala

1 Temple mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Ghandiyal TempleTemple4.7 km ↗

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September 2026

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Uttarakhand school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy

Reported by The Times of India.

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy

Reported by The News Mill.

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News from Dehradun & Uttarakhand

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Uttarakhand school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear
India Today21h ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy
The Times of India2 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy
The News Mill2 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village
Livemint2 days ago
Strong M-PACS can strengthen villages and contribute to Uttarakhand’s rural economy: CM Dhami | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times2 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in Chhachhani dance during visit to Bamni village | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times3 days ago

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What is the pincode of Aduwala?

The pincode of Aduwala, Vikas Nagar tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand is 248001. The post office is Araghar.

Which post office delivers to Aduwala?

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

In which district is Aduwala located?

Aduwala is a village in Vikas Nagar tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Aduwala as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Aduwala village has a population of 2,224 across 420 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Aduwala in?

Aduwala falls under the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Aduwala in?

Aduwala falls under the Narendranagar assembly constituency (AC #11) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Aduwala?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Aduwala village is 55.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Aduwala?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Aduwala village is 911 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Aduwala?

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

Aduwala is approximately 24 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 Aduwala?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Aduwala village is 45023.

Which is the nearest town to Aduwala?

Harsoli (population 11,246, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 35 km from Aduwala in a straight line.

How big is Aduwala compared to other villages in Vikas Nagar tehsil?

Aduwala ranks 40 of 141 villages in Vikas Nagar tehsil by Census 2011 population (2,224 residents).

How far is Aduwala from Dehradun?

Aduwala is about 35 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 46 km.

How far is Aduwala from Delhi?

Aduwala is about 215 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 279 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Aduwala?

Rishikesh is the nearest railway station to Aduwala, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Aduwala?

Jeep stop is the nearest bus stop to Aduwala, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Aduwala?

Government Hospital, Nakot is the nearest hospital or health centre to Aduwala, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Aduwala?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Aduwala, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Aduwala?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Aduwala, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Who is the MLA of Aduwala?

Aduwala falls under Narendranagar assembly constituency (AC 11). The sitting MLA is Subodh Uniyal (BJP).

Who is the MP for Aduwala?

Aduwala is in Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Anil Baluni (Anil Baluni).

What is the population of Aduwala in 2026?

Aduwala is estimated at 2,622 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,224 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Aduwala in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Aduwala 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)