Bursi village, Barnigad tehsil | Pincode 249171

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LGD code: 40440
Pincode: 249171
Post office: Naugaon
Population: 105
Households: 16
Literacy rate: 43.8%
Sex ratio: 780 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 51
Distance to district centre: 29 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Dehradun: 39 km
Distance to Delhi: 244 km
Nearest railway station: Dehradun · 39 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Nainbagh · 14 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bursi compares

By population, Bursi ranks #52 of 64 villages in Barnigad mandal.

Literacy rate

43.8%

−12.6% vs mandal average

Bursi: 43.8%
Barnigad mandal: 56.4%
Uttar Kashi district: 65.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

780

−177 vs mandal average

Bursi: 780
Barnigad mandal: 957

Household size

people per home

6.6

+0.1 vs mandal average

Bursi: 6.6
Barnigad mandal: 6.5

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

Bursi at a glance

Bursi is a village of 105 people in 16 households (Census 2011) in Barnigad tehsil, Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand, the 52nd-largest of 64 villages in Barnigad tehsil. Literacy is 44%, 13 points below the tehsil average of 56% and the sex ratio is 780 women per 1,000 men. It lies 29 km from the Uttar Kashi district centre, 39 km from Dehradun railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 249171, served by Naugaon post office; the LGD village code is 40440. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Nainbagh, 14 km away. The village votes in Purola assembly constituency, represented by MLA Durgeshwar Lal. The population is estimated at 124 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bursi · this village	105	44%	—
Kewalgaon · Barnigad	149	40%	0.9 km E
Darogi · Barnigad	157	58%	1.2 km SW
Lodan · Barnigad	257	55%	1.3 km SE
Gair · Barnigad	364	48%	1.6 km W
Gatu · Barnigad	200	59%	1.6 km W
Garh · Barnigad	332	68%	1.6 km W

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Key facts — Bursi

LGD code: 40440
Pincode: 249171
Post office: Naugaon
Population (Census 2011): 105
Population (projected 2026): 124
Households: 16
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 780
Literacy rate: 43.8%
Coordinates: 30.66438°N, 78.10811°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Tehri Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Purola
Member of Parliament: Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah
Member of Legislative Assembly: Durgeshwar Lal
Block / Mandal: Barnigad

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 Uttar Kashi district level

Then & Now

Bursi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

105

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Population · 2026

124

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.8%

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: 105Census 2011
Households: 16Census 2011
Literacy rate: 43.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 780 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1242026 proj. · +18.1% vs 2011
Est. households: 192026 projection
Active job cards: 74,540MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 55,796MGNREGA · 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 · Uttar Kashi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Uttar Kashi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Uttar Kashi 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 Bursi

Mandal centre

Barnigad · ≈ 2.2 km

≈ 5 min by car · 5 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Uttar Kashi · ≈ 29 km

≈ 1 h by car · 1 h 12 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun39 kmcapital
Delhi244 km
Kolkata1358 km
Mumbai1392 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDehradun39 km
Bus stopBingsi Chani17 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Nainbagh14 km
ATM / bankGramind Bank7 km
Petrol pumpPetrol Pump25 km
CollegeLal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration22 km
Police stationPolice Station Jakhan34 km

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Temples & shrines near Bursi

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September 2026

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

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy

Reported by The Times of India.

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy

Reported by The News Mill.

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Uttarakhand school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear
India Today16h ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy
The Times of India2 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy
The News Mill2 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village
Livemint2 days ago
Strong M-PACS can strengthen villages and contribute to Uttarakhand’s rural economy: CM Dhami | Hindustan Times
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in Chhachhani dance during visit to Bamni village | Hindustan Times
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Quick answers

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What is the pincode of Bursi?

The pincode of Bursi, Barnigad tehsil, Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand is 249171. The post office is Naugaon.

Which post office delivers to Bursi?

Mail for Bursi is delivered through Naugaon post office, pincode 249171, in Barnigad tehsil, Uttar Kashi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bursi located?

Bursi is a village in Barnigad tehsil of Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Bursi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bursi village has a population of 105 across 16 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bursi in?

Bursi falls under the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bursi in?

Bursi falls under the Purola assembly constituency (AC #1) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Bursi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bursi village is 43.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Bursi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bursi village is 780 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bursi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bursi, 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 Bursi from Uttar Kashi district centre?

Bursi is approximately 29 km (straight-line) from the centre of Uttar Kashi district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Bursi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bursi village is 40440.

How big is Bursi compared to other villages in Barnigad tehsil?

Bursi ranks 52 of 64 villages in Barnigad tehsil by Census 2011 population (105 residents).

How far is Bursi from Dehradun?

Bursi is about 39 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 51 km.

How far is Bursi from Delhi?

Bursi is about 244 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 317 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bursi?

Dehradun is the nearest railway station to Bursi, about 39 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 51 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Bursi?

Bingsi Chani is the nearest bus stop to Bursi, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bursi?

Government Hospital, Nainbagh is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bursi, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bursi?

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

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bursi?

Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Bursi, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Who is the MLA of Bursi?

Bursi falls under Purola assembly constituency (AC 1). The sitting MLA is Durgeshwar Lal (BJP).

Who is the MP for Bursi?

Bursi is in Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah (BJP).

What is the population of Bursi in 2026?

Bursi is estimated at 124 people in 2026, up about 18% from 105 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bursi in?

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