Phegu village, Basukedar tehsil | Pincode 246419

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

pooja devi

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LGD code: 42208
Pincode: 246419
Post office: Bhiri
Population: 860
Households: 199
Literacy rate: 63%
Sex ratio: 1129 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 478
Distance to district centre: 16 km
Distance to mandal centre: 11 km
Distance to Dehradun: 101 km
Distance to Delhi: 275 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Basukedar · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Phegu compares

By population, Phegu ranks #11 of 67 villages in Basukedar mandal.

Literacy rate

63.0%

−6.7% vs mandal average

Phegu: 63.0%
Basukedar mandal: 69.7%
Rudra Prayag district: 70.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,129

−8 vs mandal average

Phegu: 1,129
Basukedar mandal: 1,137

Household size

people per home

4.3

−0.3 vs mandal average

Phegu: 4.3
Basukedar mandal: 4.6

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

Phegu at a glance

Phegu is a village of 860 people in 199 households (Census 2011) in Basukedar tehsil, Rudra Prayag district, Uttarakhand, the 11th-largest of 67 villages in Basukedar tehsil. Literacy is 63%, 7 points below the tehsil average of 70% and the sex ratio is 1,129 women per 1,000 men. It lies 16 km from the Rudra Prayag district centre, 54 km from Kulheri, the nearest town (straight-line distances). The pincode is 246419, served by Bhiri post office; the LGD village code is 42208. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Basukedar, 5 km away. The sarpanch is pooja devi, and the village votes in Kedarnath assembly constituency, represented by MLA Shaila Rani Rawat. The population is estimated at 1,014 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Phegu · this village	860	63%	—
Tinsoli · Basukedar	483	77%	1.7 km SW
Kakola · Ukhimath	141	77%	2 km E
Namoli · Ukhimath	27	78%	2.4 km N
Pailing · Ukhimath	286	72%	3.1 km E
Sangur · Basukedar	173	71%	3.9 km SW
Uthind · Ukhimath	352	73%	3.7 km E

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Key facts — Phegu

LGD code: 42208
Pincode: 246419
Post office: Bhiri
Population (Census 2011): 860
Population (projected 2026): 1,014
Households: 199
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1129
Literacy rate: 63.0%
Coordinates: 30.48207°N, 79.07129°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kedarnath
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Shaila Rani Rawat
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: pooja devi
Block / Mandal: Basukedar

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 Rudra Prayag district level

Then & Now

Phegu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

860

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,014

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

199

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

235

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: 860Census 2011
Households: 199Census 2011
Literacy rate: 63.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1129 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0142026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2352026 projection
Active job cards: 36,541MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 19,030MGNREGA · 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 · Rudra Prayag district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Rudra Prayag district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Rudra Prayag 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places near Phegu · Rudra Prayag district area

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Madmameshwar Temple
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Saraswati Temple
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Mandani Mata Mandir
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Panch Dhyush
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Kaila Binayak
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Mandakini Nadi Udgam Sthan
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Getting there

How to reach Phegu

Mandal centre

Basukedar · ≈ 11 km

≈ 22 min by car · 27 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Rudra Prayag · ≈ 16 km

≈ 33 min by car · 39 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,444 people

Kulheri · ≈ 54 km

≈ 1 h 50 min by car · 2 h 11 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun101 kmcapital
Delhi275 km
Kolkata1275 km
Mumbai1413 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Bus stopRatura20 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Basukedar5 km
ATM / bankUnion Bank of India25 km
Petrol pumpINDIAN OIL FUEL STATION25 km
CollegeCHAURAS GROUND39 km
Police stationRudraprayag Police Station23 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Phegu

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

🛕Shri Omkareshwar Temple UkhimathTemple4.6 km ↗
🛕Ukhimath TempleTemple4.6 km ↗

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September 2026

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Former CM Harish Rawat appears before ED in 2016 Uttarakhand recruitment exam case

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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News from Rudra Prayag & 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
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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Quick answers

People often ask about Phegu

What is the pincode of Phegu?

The pincode of Phegu, Basukedar tehsil, Rudra Prayag district, Uttarakhand is 246419. The post office is Bhiri.

Which post office delivers to Phegu?

Mail for Phegu is delivered through Bhiri post office, pincode 246419, in Basukedar tehsil, Rudra Prayag district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Phegu located?

Phegu is a village in Basukedar tehsil of Rudra Prayag district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Phegu as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Phegu village has a population of 860 across 199 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Phegu?

The current sarpanch of Phegu gram panchayat is pooja devi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Phegu in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Phegu in?

Phegu falls under the Kedarnath assembly constituency (AC #7) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Phegu?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Phegu village is 63.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Phegu?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Phegu village is 1129 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Phegu?

12 schemes currently match residents of Phegu, 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 Phegu from Rudra Prayag district centre?

Phegu is approximately 16 km (straight-line) from the centre of Rudra Prayag district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Phegu?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Phegu village is 42208.

Which is the nearest town to Phegu?

Kulheri (population 10,444, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 54 km from Phegu in a straight line.

How big is Phegu compared to other villages in Basukedar tehsil?

Phegu ranks 11 of 67 villages in Basukedar tehsil by Census 2011 population (860 residents).

How far is Phegu from Dehradun?

Phegu is about 101 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 132 km.

How far is Phegu from Delhi?

Phegu is about 275 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 357 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Phegu?

Ratura is the nearest bus stop to Phegu, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Phegu?

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

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Phegu?

Union Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Phegu, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Phegu?

INDIAN OIL FUEL STATION is the nearest petrol pump to Phegu, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 33 km.

Who is the MLA of Phegu?

Phegu falls under Kedarnath assembly constituency (AC 7). The sitting MLA is Shaila Rani Rawat (BJP).

Who is the MP for Phegu?

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

What is the population of Phegu in 2026?

Phegu is estimated at 1,014 people in 2026, up about 18% from 860 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Phegu in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Phegu?

pooja devi is the sarpanch of Phegu gram panchayat, Basukedar tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Basukedar 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)