Budera village, Berinag tehsil | Pincode 262531

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

bhupesh kumar

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LGD code: 49660
Pincode: 262531
Post office: Berinag
Population: 152
Households: 33
Literacy rate: 67.1%
Sex ratio: 900 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 50
Distance to district centre: 14 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Dehradun: 173 km
Distance to Delhi: 281 km
Nearest railway station: Kathgodam · 67 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Bageshwar Governnment Hospital · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Budera compares

By population, Budera ranks #73 of 193 villages in Berinag mandal.

Literacy rate

67.1%

−5.2% vs mandal average

Budera: 67.1%
Berinag mandal: 72.3%
Pithoragarh district: 71.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

900

−160 vs mandal average

Budera: 900
Berinag mandal: 1,060

Household size

people per home

4.6

+0.4 vs mandal average

Budera: 4.6
Berinag mandal: 4.2

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

Budera at a glance

Budera is a village of 152 people in 33 households (Census 2011) in Berinag tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, the 73rd-largest of 193 villages in Berinag tehsil. Literacy is 67%, 5 points below the tehsil average of 72% and the sex ratio is 900 women per 1,000 men. It lies 14 km from the Pithoragarh district centre, 33 km from Kafara, the nearest town, 67 km from Kathgodam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 262531, served by Berinag post office; the LGD village code is 49660. The nearest hospital or health centre is Bageshwar Governnment Hospital, 3 km away. The sarpanch is bhupesh kumar, and the village votes in Bageshwar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Chandan Ram Dass. The population is estimated at 179 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Budera · this village	152	67%	—
Ukhera · Berinag	68	78%	0 km N
Kukura · Malihabad	309	47%	0 km N
Kukura · Saidpur	908	55%	0 km N
Tunera · Berinag	48	69%	0 km N
Kukura · Sandila	3,035	48%	0 km N
Kukura · Khaga	412	61%	0 km N

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Key facts — Budera

LGD code: 49660
Pincode: 262531
Post office: Berinag
Population (Census 2011): 152
Population (projected 2026): 179
Households: 33
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 900
Literacy rate: 67.1%
Coordinates: 29.84396°N, 79.74401°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bageshwar
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chandan Ram Dass
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: bhupesh kumar
Block / Mandal: Berinag

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 Pithoragarh district level

Then & Now

Budera — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

152

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

179

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

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: 152Census 2011
Households: 33Census 2011
Literacy rate: 67.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 900 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1792026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 392026 projection
Active job cards: 57,666MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 28,812MGNREGA · 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: 911NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 89.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 84.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 25.5%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 · Pithoragarh district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Pithoragarh district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Pithoragarh 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 Budera

Mandal centre

Berinag · ≈ 2.1 km

≈ 4 min by car · 5 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pithoragarh · ≈ 14 km

≈ 30 min by car · 35 min by bike

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Nearest town · 11,387 people

Kafara · ≈ 33 km

≈ 1 h 8 min by car · 1 h 21 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun173 kmcapital
Delhi281 km
Kolkata1180 km
Mumbai1384 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKathgodam67 km
Bus stopbageshwar bus station4 km
Hospital / PHCBageshwar Governnment Hospital3 km
ATM / bankAlmora Urban Cooperative Bank Limited3 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil28 km
CollegeGovt Post Graduate College4 km
Police stationMallital Police Station58 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Budera

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

🛕Maa Kalika Devi TempleTemple2.4 km ↗
🛕Bagnath Temple ComplexTemple2.9 km ↗
🛕Shri BagnathjiTemple2.9 km ↗
🛕Sarju GhatTemple2.9 km ↗
🛕shiv templeTemple3.0 km ↗
🛕वेणी माधव मंदिर बागेश्वरTemple3.0 km ↗
🛕Hanuman mandirTemple3.1 km ↗
🛕Chandika MandirTemple3.2 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Budera

2 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🎓Govt Post Graduate CollegeCollege3.6 km ↗
🏫MVM bageshwarSchool4.2 km ↗

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Lead story

September 2026

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Uttarakhand, where Ganga and Yamuna originate, runs short of river water; state power grid announces power

Reported by The Economic Times.

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From school graduate to water scientist: Reviving mountain springs in Uttarakhand

Reported by India Water Portal.

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Sep

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

Reported by India Today.

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News from Pithoragarh & Uttarakhand

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Uttarakhand, where Ganga and Yamuna originate, runs short of river water; state power grid announces power
The Economic Timesyesterday
From school graduate to water scientist: Reviving mountain springs in Uttarakhand
indiawaterportal.org2 days ago
Uttarakhand school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear
India Today3 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy
The Times of India4 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy
The News Mill5 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village
Livemint5 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Budera

What is the pincode of Budera?

The pincode of Budera, Berinag tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand is 262531. The post office is Berinag.

Which post office delivers to Budera?

Mail for Budera is delivered through Berinag post office, pincode 262531, in Berinag tehsil, Pithoragarh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Budera located?

Budera is a village in Berinag tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Budera as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Budera village has a population of 152 across 33 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Budera?

The current sarpanch of Budera gram panchayat is bhupesh kumar.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Budera in?

Budera falls under the Almora Lok Sabha constituency (PC #3) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Budera in?

Budera falls under the Bageshwar assembly constituency (AC #47) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Budera?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Budera village is 67.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Budera?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Budera village is 900 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Budera?

12 schemes currently match residents of Budera, 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 Budera from Pithoragarh district centre?

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

What is the LGD code of Budera?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Budera village is 49660.

Which is the nearest town to Budera?

Kafara (population 11,387, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 33 km from Budera in a straight line.

How big is Budera compared to other villages in Berinag tehsil?

Budera ranks 73 of 193 villages in Berinag tehsil by Census 2011 population (152 residents).

How far is Budera from Dehradun?

Budera is about 173 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 225 km.

How far is Budera from Delhi?

Budera is about 281 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 366 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Budera?

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Budera, about 67 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 87 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Budera?

bageshwar bus station is the nearest bus stop to Budera, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Budera?

Bageshwar Governnment Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Budera, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Budera?

Almora Urban Cooperative Bank Limited is the nearest ATM or bank to Budera, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Budera?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Budera, about 28 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 37 km.

Who is the MLA of Budera?

Budera falls under Bageshwar assembly constituency (AC 47). The sitting MLA is Chandan Ram Dass (BJP).

Who is the MP for Budera?

Budera is in Almora Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Ajay Tamta (Ajay Tamta).

Which schools and colleges are near Budera?

Within 5 km of Budera: Govt Post Graduate College (3.6 km), MVM bageshwar (4.2 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Budera in 2026?

Budera is estimated at 179 people in 2026, up about 18% from 152 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Budera in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Budera in Pithoragarh district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Budera?

bhupesh kumar is the sarpanch of Budera gram panchayat, Berinag tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Berinag tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)