Badiun village, Bironkhal tehsil | Pincode 246277

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LGD code: 46880
Pincode: 246277
Post office: Dhumakot
Population: 59
Households: 16
Literacy rate: 76.3%
Sex ratio: 513 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 40
Distance to district centre: 14 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Dehradun: 108 km
Distance to Delhi: 229 km
Nearest railway station: Kotdwara · 54 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Bhagwati Taliya · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Badiun compares

By population, Badiun ranks #194 of 268 villages in Bironkhal mandal.

Literacy rate

76.3%

+9.1% vs mandal average

Badiun: 76.3%
Bironkhal mandal: 67.2%
Pauri Garhwal district: 72.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

513

−745 vs mandal average

Badiun: 513
Bironkhal mandal: 1,258

Household size

people per home

3.7

−0.5 vs mandal average

Badiun: 3.7
Bironkhal mandal: 4.2

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

Badiun at a glance

Badiun is a village of 59 people in 16 households (Census 2011) in Bironkhal tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, the 194th-largest of 268 villages in Bironkhal tehsil. Literacy is 76%, 9 points above the tehsil average of 67% and the sex ratio is 513 women per 1,000 men. It lies 14 km from the Pauri Garhwal district centre, 29 km from Kulheri, the nearest town, 54 km from Kotdwara railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 246277, served by Dhumakot post office; the LGD village code is 46880. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Bhagwati Taliya, 4 km away. The village votes in Chaubattakhal assembly constituency, represented by MLA Satpal Maharaj. The population is estimated at 70 in 2026, up 19% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Badiun · this village	59	76%	—
Tankila · Ukhimath	104	73%	0.4 km N
Tandola · Bironkhal	32	72%	0.4 km N
Tankila · Bironkhal	31	65%	0.4 km N
Tandisar · Bironkhal	0	—	0.4 km N
Okhalyun · Syalde	218	67%	0.6 km NW
Lachi · Bironkhal	308	67%	1.1 km SW

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Key facts — Badiun

LGD code: 46880
Pincode: 246277
Post office: Dhumakot
Population (Census 2011): 59
Population (projected 2026): 70
Households: 16
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 513
Literacy rate: 76.3%
Coordinates: 29.91133°N, 79.04884°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Chaubattakhal
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Satpal Maharaj
Block / Mandal: Bironkhal

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 Pauri Garhwal district level

Then & Now

Badiun — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.6%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.8%

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: 59Census 2011
Households: 16Census 2011
Literacy rate: 76.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 513 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 702026 proj. · +18.6% vs 2011
Est. households: 192026 projection
Active job cards: 79,910MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 41,438MGNREGA · 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: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · Pauri Garhwal district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Pauri Garhwal district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Pauri Garhwal 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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Getting there

How to reach Badiun

Mandal centre

Bironkhal · ≈ 4.9 km

≈ 10 min by car · 12 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pauri Garhwal · ≈ 14 km

≈ 29 min by car · 35 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,444 people

Kulheri · ≈ 29 km

≈ 1 h by car · 1 h 11 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun108 kmcapital
Delhi229 km
Kolkata1236 km
Mumbai1356 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKotdwara54 km
Bus stopRatkot3 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Bhagwati Taliya4 km
ATM / bankCanera Bank Rathkhaal Manila24 km
CollegeUttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry17 km
Police stationRudraprayag Police Station42 km

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News from Pauri Garhwal & Uttarakhand

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Programme on Horticulture and Natural Farming for Uttarakhand Farmers
Cityairnewsyesterday
Man Kills Sister, Neighbour Over Suspicion Of Love Affair In Uttarakhand's Roorkee
ETV Bharatyesterday
Former CM Harish Rawat appears before ED in 2016 Uttarakhand recruitment exam case
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Uttarakhand, where Ganga and Yamuna originate, runs short of river water; state power grid announces power
The Economic Times2 days ago
From school graduate to water scientist: Reviving mountain springs in Uttarakhand
India Water Portal3 days ago
Uttarakhand school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear
India Today4 days ago

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People often ask about Badiun

What is the pincode of Badiun?

The pincode of Badiun, Bironkhal tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand is 246277. The post office is Dhumakot.

Which post office delivers to Badiun?

Mail for Badiun is delivered through Dhumakot post office, pincode 246277, in Bironkhal tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Badiun located?

Badiun is a village in Bironkhal tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Badiun as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Badiun village has a population of 59 across 16 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Badiun in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Badiun in?

Badiun falls under the Chaubattakhal assembly constituency (AC #39) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Badiun?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Badiun village is 76.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Badiun?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Badiun village is 513 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Badiun?

12 schemes currently match residents of Badiun, 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 Badiun from Pauri Garhwal district centre?

Badiun is approximately 14 km (straight-line) from the centre of Pauri Garhwal district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Badiun?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Badiun village is 46880.

Which is the nearest town to Badiun?

Kulheri (population 10,444, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 29 km from Badiun in a straight line.

How big is Badiun compared to other villages in Bironkhal tehsil?

Badiun ranks 194 of 268 villages in Bironkhal tehsil by Census 2011 population (59 residents).

How far is Badiun from Dehradun?

Badiun is about 108 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 140 km.

How far is Badiun from Delhi?

Badiun is about 229 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 298 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Badiun?

Kotdwara is the nearest railway station to Badiun, about 54 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 70 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Badiun?

Ratkot is the nearest bus stop to Badiun, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Badiun?

Government Hospital, Bhagwati Taliya is the nearest hospital or health centre to Badiun, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Badiun?

Canera Bank Rathkhaal Manila is the nearest ATM or bank to Badiun, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Who is the MLA of Badiun?

Badiun falls under Chaubattakhal assembly constituency (AC 39). The sitting MLA is Satpal Maharaj (BJP).

Who is the MP for Badiun?

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

What is the population of Badiun in 2026?

Badiun is estimated at 70 people in 2026, up about 19% from 59 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Badiun in?

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