Bughani village, Srinagar tehsil | Pincode 246147

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LGD code: 45518
Pincode: 246147
Post office: Khirshu
Population: 127
Households: 38
Literacy rate: 69.3%
Sex ratio: 1016 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 76
Distance to district centre: 35 km
Distance to mandal centre: 38 km
Distance to Dehradun: 128 km
Distance to Delhi: 232 km
Nearest railway station: Ramnagar · 42 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Matela Almora · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bughani compares

By population, Bughani ranks #63 of 221 villages in Srinagar mandal.

Literacy rate

69.3%

−7.6% vs mandal average

Bughani: 69.3%
Srinagar mandal: 76.9%
Pauri Garhwal district: 72.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,016

−27 vs mandal average

Bughani: 1,016
Srinagar mandal: 1,043

Household size

people per home

3.3

−0.8 vs mandal average

Bughani: 3.3
Srinagar mandal: 4.1

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

Bughani at a glance

Bughani is a village of 127 people in 38 households (Census 2011) in Srinagar tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, the 63rd-largest of 221 villages in Srinagar tehsil. Literacy is 69%, 8 points below the tehsil average of 77% and the sex ratio is 1,016 women per 1,000 men. It lies 35 km from the Pauri Garhwal district centre, 20 km from Sirauli, the nearest town, 42 km from Ramnagar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 246147, served by Khirshu post office; the LGD village code is 45518. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Matela Almora, 5 km away. The village votes in Srinagar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat. The population is estimated at 150 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bughani · this village	127	69%	—
Badhann · Bhikiasain	117	69%	0 km N
Laukote · Bhikiasain	184	60%	1.4 km N
Karakote · Bhikiasain	264	71%	1.4 km N
Pothi · Bhikiasain	29	55%	1.9 km NE
Patiya Chaura · Sult	72	54%	2 km S
Puriya Chaura · Bhikiasain	307	79%	2 km S

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Key facts — Bughani

LGD code: 45518
Pincode: 246147
Post office: Khirshu
Population (Census 2011): 127
Population (projected 2026): 150
Households: 38
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1016
Literacy rate: 69.3%
Coordinates: 29.75994°N, 79.20121°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Srinagar
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat
Block / Mandal: Srinagar

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

Bughani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

127

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Population · 2026

150

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.4%

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: 127Census 2011
Households: 38Census 2011
Literacy rate: 69.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1016 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1502026 proj. · +18.1% vs 2011
Est. households: 452026 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 Bughani

Mandal centre

Srinagar · ≈ 38 km

≈ 1 h 18 min by car · 1 h 33 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pauri Garhwal · ≈ 35 km

≈ 1 h 13 min by car · 1 h 26 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 18,600 people

Sirauli · ≈ 20 km

≈ 42 min by car · 50 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun128 kmcapital
Delhi232 km
Kolkata1214 km
Mumbai1349 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRamnagar42 km
Bus stopRatkot24 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Matela Almora5 km
ATM / bankCanera Bank Rathkhaal Manila2 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil25 km
CollegeUttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry38 km
Police stationKotwali Ramnagar41 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Bughani

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

🛕Malla Manila MandirTemple2.0 km ↗
🛕Talla Manila MandirTemple4.6 km ↗
🛕Vriddh Kedar Shiva TempleTemple4.6 km ↗

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News from Pauri Garhwal & Uttarakhand

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Programme on Horticulture and Natural Farming for Uttarakhand Farmers
Cityairnews21h ago
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
The New Indian Expressyesterday
Uttarakhand, where Ganga and Yamuna originate, runs short of river water; state power grid announces power
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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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Quick answers

People often ask about Bughani

What is the pincode of Bughani?

The pincode of Bughani, Srinagar tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand is 246147. The post office is Khirshu.

Which post office delivers to Bughani?

Mail for Bughani is delivered through Khirshu post office, pincode 246147, in Srinagar tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bughani located?

Bughani is a village in Srinagar tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Bughani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bughani village has a population of 127 across 38 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bughani in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bughani in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Bughani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bughani village is 69.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Bughani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bughani village is 1016 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bughani?

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

Bughani is approximately 35 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 Bughani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bughani village is 45518.

Which is the nearest town to Bughani?

Sirauli (population 18,600, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 20 km from Bughani in a straight line.

How big is Bughani compared to other villages in Srinagar tehsil?

Bughani ranks 63 of 221 villages in Srinagar tehsil by Census 2011 population (127 residents).

How far is Bughani from Dehradun?

Bughani is about 128 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 167 km.

How far is Bughani from Delhi?

Bughani is about 232 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 301 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bughani?

Ramnagar is the nearest railway station to Bughani, about 42 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 54 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Bughani?

Ratkot is the nearest bus stop to Bughani, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bughani?

Government Hospital, Matela Almora is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bughani, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bughani?

Canera Bank Rathkhaal Manila is the nearest ATM or bank to Bughani, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bughani?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Bughani, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 33 km.

Who is the MLA of Bughani?

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

Who is the MP for Bughani?

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

What is the population of Bughani in 2026?

Bughani is estimated at 150 people in 2026, up about 18% from 127 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bughani in?

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