Bigbara village, Rudrapur tehsil | Pincode 263148

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LGD code: 55941
Pincode: 263148
Post office: Kichha
Population: 1,729
Households: 341
Literacy rate: 60.4%
Sex ratio: 956 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 622
Distance to district centre: 21 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Dehradun: 136 km
Distance to Delhi: 232 km
Nearest railway station: Ramnagar · 36 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Bhatraunj Khan Governnment Hospital · 12 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bigbara compares

By population, Bigbara ranks #19 of 42 villages in Rudrapur mandal.

Literacy rate

60.4%

−4.3% vs mandal average

Bigbara: 60.4%
Rudrapur mandal: 64.7%
Udam Singh Nagar district: 62.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

956

+49 vs mandal average

Bigbara: 956
Rudrapur mandal: 907

Household size

people per home

5.1

Same as the mandal average

Bigbara: 5.1
Rudrapur mandal: 5.1

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

Bigbara at a glance

Bigbara is a village of 1,729 people in 341 households (Census 2011) in Rudrapur tehsil, Udam Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, the 19th-largest of 42 villages in Rudrapur tehsil. Literacy is 60%, 4 points below the tehsil average of 65% and the sex ratio is 956 women per 1,000 men. It lies 21 km from the Udam Singh Nagar district centre, 16 km from Basera, the nearest town, 36 km from Ramnagar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263148, served by Kichha post office; the LGD village code is 55941. The nearest hospital or health centre is Bhatraunj Khan Governnment Hospital, 12 km away. The village votes in Ranikhet assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pramod Nainwal. The population is estimated at 2,038 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bigbara · this village	1,729	60%	—
Bagwala · Rudrapur	1,082	60%	0 km N
Lamara · Rudrapur	319	75%	0 km N
Bichai · Nanakmatta	530	55%	0.8 km W
Manuli · Bhikiasain	98	64%	0.9 km W
Kalsir · Sult	32	63%	1.1 km NW
Nalai · Nanakmatta	1,020	69%	1.1 km NW

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Key facts — Bigbara

LGD code: 55941
Pincode: 263148
Post office: Kichha
Population (Census 2011): 1,729
Population (projected 2026): 2,038
Households: 341
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 956
Literacy rate: 60.4%
Coordinates: 29.69130°N, 79.25151°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Ranikhet
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Pramod Nainwal
Block / Mandal: Rudrapur

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 Udam Singh Nagar district level

Then & Now

Bigbara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,729

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,038

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

341

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

402

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: 1,729Census 2011
Households: 341Census 2011
Literacy rate: 60.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 956 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,0382026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4022026 projection
Active job cards: 46,435MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 19,384MGNREGA · 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 · Udam Singh Nagar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Udam Singh Nagar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Udam Singh Nagar 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 Bigbara

Mandal centre

Rudrapur · ≈ 2.3 km

≈ 5 min by car · 6 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Udam Singh Nagar · ≈ 21 km

≈ 44 min by car · 52 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 17,031 people

Basera · ≈ 16 km

≈ 33 min by car · 39 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun136 kmcapital
Delhi232 km
Kolkata1205 km
Mumbai1345 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRamnagar36 km
Bus stopK.M.O.U. Station Ranikhet18 km
Hospital / PHCBhatraunj Khan Governnment Hospital12 km
ATM / bankCanera Bank Rathkhaal Manila7 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil18 km
CollegeKumaun University (Admin Block)38 km
Police stationKotwali Ramnagar35 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Bigbara

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

🛕Talla Manila MandirTemple4.6 km ↗

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September 2026

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Programme on Horticulture and Natural Farming for Uttarakhand Farmers

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Man Kills Sister, Neighbour Over Suspicion Of Love Affair In Uttarakhand's Roorkee

Reported by ETV Bharat.

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Sep

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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 Udam Singh Nagar & Uttarakhand

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Programme on Horticulture and Natural Farming for Uttarakhand Farmers
Cityairnews2 days ago
Man Kills Sister, Neighbour Over Suspicion Of Love Affair In Uttarakhand's Roorkee
ETV Bharat2 days ago
Former CM Harish Rawat appears before ED in 2016 Uttarakhand recruitment exam case
The New Indian Express2 days ago
Uttarakhand, where Ganga and Yamuna originate, runs short of river water; state power grid announces power
The Economic Times3 days ago
From school graduate to water scientist: Reviving mountain springs in Uttarakhand
India Water Portal4 days ago
From school graduate to water scientist: Reviving mountain springs in Uttarakhand
indiawaterportal.org4 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Bigbara

What is the pincode of Bigbara?

The pincode of Bigbara, Rudrapur tehsil, Udam Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand is 263148. The post office is Kichha.

Which post office delivers to Bigbara?

Mail for Bigbara is delivered through Kichha post office, pincode 263148, in Rudrapur tehsil, Udam Singh Nagar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bigbara located?

Bigbara is a village in Rudrapur tehsil of Udam Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Bigbara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bigbara village has a population of 1,729 across 341 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bigbara in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bigbara in?

Bigbara falls under the Ranikhet assembly constituency (AC #50) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Bigbara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bigbara village is 60.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Bigbara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bigbara village is 956 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bigbara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bigbara, 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 Bigbara from Udam Singh Nagar district centre?

Bigbara is approximately 21 km (straight-line) from the centre of Udam Singh Nagar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Bigbara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bigbara village is 55941.

Which is the nearest town to Bigbara?

Basera (population 17,031, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 16 km from Bigbara in a straight line.

How big is Bigbara compared to other villages in Rudrapur tehsil?

Bigbara ranks 19 of 42 villages in Rudrapur tehsil by Census 2011 population (1,729 residents).

How far is Bigbara from Dehradun?

Bigbara is about 136 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 177 km.

How far is Bigbara from Delhi?

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

Which is the nearest railway station to Bigbara?

Ramnagar is the nearest railway station to Bigbara, about 36 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 46 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Bigbara?

K.M.O.U. Station Ranikhet is the nearest bus stop to Bigbara, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bigbara?

Bhatraunj Khan Governnment Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bigbara, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bigbara?

Canera Bank Rathkhaal Manila is the nearest ATM or bank to Bigbara, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bigbara?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Bigbara, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Who is the MLA of Bigbara?

Bigbara falls under Ranikhet assembly constituency (AC 50). The sitting MLA is Pramod Nainwal (BJP).

Who is the MP for Bigbara?

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

What is the population of Bigbara in 2026?

Bigbara is estimated at 2,038 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,729 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bigbara in?

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

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How Bigbara compares

Bigbara at a glance

Nearby villages compared

Complete this village · 2/7

Notice board · Bigbara

Key facts — Bigbara

Population, education, health & sanitation

Bigbara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Bigbara on the mapबिगबरा

How to reach Bigbara

Temples & shrines near Bigbara

Villages sharing pincode 263148

Latest posts

Programme on Horticulture and Natural Farming for Uttarakhand Farmers

Man Kills Sister, Neighbour Over Suspicion Of Love Affair In Uttarakhand's Roorkee

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

Notable persons of Bigbara

Open jobs in Bigbara

Villages near Bigbara

Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Karva Chauth

Dhanteras

Diwali (Deepavali)

Govardhan Puja

Uttarakhand Foundation Day

Bhai Dooj

Children's Day

News from Udam Singh Nagar & Uttarakhand

Photo gallery

People often ask about Bigbara

What is the pincode of Bigbara?

Which post office delivers to Bigbara?

In which district is Bigbara located?

What is the population of Bigbara as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bigbara in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bigbara in?

What is the literacy rate in Bigbara?

What is the sex ratio in Bigbara?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bigbara?

How far is Bigbara from Udam Singh Nagar district centre?

What is the LGD code of Bigbara?

Which is the nearest town to Bigbara?

How big is Bigbara compared to other villages in Rudrapur tehsil?

How far is Bigbara from Dehradun?

How far is Bigbara from Delhi?

Which is the nearest railway station to Bigbara?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Bigbara?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bigbara?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bigbara?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bigbara?

Who is the MLA of Bigbara?

Who is the MP for Bigbara?

What is the population of Bigbara in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Bigbara in?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Bigbara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Bigbara on the mapबिगबरा

Latest posts

Programme on Horticulture and Natural Farming for Uttarakhand Farmers

Man Kills Sister, Neighbour Over Suspicion Of Love Affair In Uttarakhand's Roorkee

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

Notable persons of Bigbara

Open jobs in Bigbara

Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Karva Chauth