Busela village, Satpuli tehsil | Pincode 246129

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LGD code: 47830
Pincode: 246129
Post office: Dudharkhal
Population: 11
Households: 2
Literacy rate: 72.7%
Sex ratio: 1750 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 6
Distance to district centre: 15 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Dehradun: 107 km
Distance to Delhi: 234 km
Nearest railway station: Kotdwara · 58 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Bhagwati Taliya · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Busela compares

By population, Busela ranks #233 of 269 villages in Satpuli mandal.

Literacy rate

72.7%

+0.5% vs mandal average

Busela: 72.7%
Satpuli mandal: 72.2%
Pauri Garhwal district: 72.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,750

+635 vs mandal average

Busela: 1,750
Satpuli mandal: 1,115

Household size

people per home

5.5

+1.6 vs mandal average

Busela: 5.5
Satpuli mandal: 3.9

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

Busela at a glance

Busela is a village of 11 people in 2 households (Census 2011) in Satpuli tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, the 233rd-largest of 269 villages in Satpuli tehsil. Literacy is 73%, about the same as the tehsil average of 72% and the sex ratio is 1,750 women per 1,000 men. It lies 15 km from the Pauri Garhwal district centre, 28 km from Kulheri, the nearest town, 58 km from Kotdwara railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 246129, served by Dudharkhal post office; the LGD village code is 47830. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Bhagwati Taliya, 5 km away. The village votes in Srinagar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat. The population is estimated at 13 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Busela · this village	11	73%	—
Seimi · Satpuli	103	59%	0 km N
Saim · Satpuli	0	—	0 km N
Kulsera · Satpuli	0	—	0 km N
Seela · Satpuli	46	67%	0 km N
Deeb · Satpuli	77	79%	0 km N
Peeda · Satpuli	126	79%	0 km N

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Key facts — Busela

LGD code: 47830
Pincode: 246129
Post office: Dudharkhal
Population (Census 2011): 11
Population (projected 2026): 13
Households: 2
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1750
Literacy rate: 72.7%
Coordinates: 29.95834°N, 79.06468°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Srinagar
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat
Block / Mandal: Satpuli

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

Busela — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+0.0%

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: 11Census 2011
Households: 2Census 2011
Literacy rate: 72.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1750 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 132026 proj. · +18.2% vs 2011
Est. households: 22026 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 Busela

Mandal centre

Satpuli · ≈ 3.2 km

≈ 7 min by car · 8 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pauri Garhwal · ≈ 15 km

≈ 31 min by car · 37 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,444 people

Kulheri · ≈ 28 km

≈ 57 min by car · 1 h 8 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun107 kmcapital
Delhi234 km
Kolkata1238 km
Mumbai1362 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKotdwara58 km
Bus stopRatkot8 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Bhagwati Taliya5 km
ATM / bankCanera Bank Rathkhaal Manila28 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum38 km
CollegeUttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry13 km
Police stationRudraprayag Police Station37 km

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September 2026

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

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy

Reported by The News Mill.

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Sep

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village

Reported by Livemint.

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News from Pauri Garhwal & Uttarakhand

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy
The Times of India23h ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy
The News Millyesterday
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village
Livemintyesterday
Strong M-PACS can strengthen villages and contribute to Uttarakhand’s rural economy: CM Dhami | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Timesyesterday
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in Chhachhani dance during visit to Bamni village | Hindustan Times
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CJP questions closure of 826 Uttarakhand schools, gives government 10-day ultimatum
The New Indian Expressyesterday

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Quick answers

People often ask about Busela

What is the pincode of Busela?

The pincode of Busela, Satpuli tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand is 246129. The post office is Dudharkhal.

Which post office delivers to Busela?

Mail for Busela is delivered through Dudharkhal post office, pincode 246129, in Satpuli tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Busela located?

Busela is a village in Satpuli tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Busela as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Busela village has a population of 11 across 2 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Busela in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Busela in?

Busela falls under the Srinagar assembly constituency (AC #38) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Busela?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Busela village is 72.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Busela?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Busela village is 1750 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Busela?

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

Busela is approximately 15 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 Busela?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Busela village is 47830.

Which is the nearest town to Busela?

Kulheri (population 10,444, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 28 km from Busela in a straight line.

How big is Busela compared to other villages in Satpuli tehsil?

Busela ranks 233 of 269 villages in Satpuli tehsil by Census 2011 population (11 residents).

How far is Busela from Dehradun?

Busela is about 107 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 139 km.

How far is Busela from Delhi?

Busela is about 234 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 304 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Busela?

Kotdwara is the nearest railway station to Busela, about 58 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 75 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Busela?

Ratkot is the nearest bus stop to Busela, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Busela?

Government Hospital, Bhagwati Taliya is the nearest hospital or health centre to Busela, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Busela?

Canera Bank Rathkhaal Manila is the nearest ATM or bank to Busela, about 28 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 36 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Busela?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Busela, about 38 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 49 km.

Who is the MLA of Busela?

Busela falls under Srinagar assembly constituency (AC 38). The sitting MLA is Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat (BJP).

Who is the MP for Busela?

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

What is the population of Busela in 2026?

Busela is estimated at 13 people in 2026, up about 18% from 11 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Busela in?

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