Bichul (बिचुल) — Devalthal, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand

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LGD code: 49385
Pincode: 262540
Population: 378
Households: 86
Literacy rate: 62.7%
Sex ratio: 1198 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 166

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How Bichul compares

Literacy rate

62.7%

−10.3% vs mandal average

Bichul: 62.7%
Devalthal mandal: 73.0%
Pithoragarh district: 71.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,198

+88 vs mandal average

Bichul: 1,198
Devalthal mandal: 1,110

Household size

people per home

4.4

+0.3 vs mandal average

Bichul: 4.4
Devalthal mandal: 4.1

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

Key facts — Bichul

LGD code: 49385
Pincode: 262540
Population (Census 2011): 378
Population (projected 2026): 446
Households: 86
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1198
Literacy rate: 62.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kapkote
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Suresh Gariya
Block / Mandal: Devalthal

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

Bichul — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

378

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

446

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.4%

Households · 2026

101

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: 378Census 2011
Households: 86Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1198 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4462026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 101

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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What is the pincode of Bichul?

The pincode of Bichul, Devalthal mandal, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand is 262540.

In which district is Bichul located?

Bichul is a village in Devalthal mandal of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Bichul as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bichul village has a population of 378 across 86 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bichul in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bichul in?

Bichul falls under the Kapkote assembly constituency (AC #46) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Bichul?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bichul village is 62.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Bichul?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bichul village is 1198 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bichul?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bichul, including Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana (Uttarakhand), Vidhwa Pension Yojana (Uttarakhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Bichul?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bichul village is 49385.

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Population, education, health & sanitation

Bichul — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Latest posts

Uttarakhand: Citizens Can Access Corruption Case Details Against IAS Officers Under RTI

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What is the pincode of Bichul?

In which district is Bichul located?

What is the population of Bichul as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bichul in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bichul in?

What is the literacy rate in Bichul?

What is the sex ratio in Bichul?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bichul?

What is the LGD code of Bichul?

Bichul on the mapबिचुल

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Bichul

What is the pincode of Bichul?

In which district is Bichul located?

What is the population of Bichul as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bichul in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bichul in?

What is the literacy rate in Bichul?

What is the sex ratio in Bichul?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bichul?

What is the LGD code of Bichul?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Bichul — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Uttarakhand: Citizens Can Access Corruption Case Details Against IAS Officers Under RTI

CM Dhami Interacts With Livestock, Dairy And Fish Farmers In Uttarakhand | OTV

Uttarakhand Govt Plans Major Transformation of Badrinath Dham into ‘Spiritual Smart Hill Town’

Notable persons of Bichul

Open jobs in Bichul