Chhuri village, Barnigad tehsil | Pincode 249171

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Manisha

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LGD code: 40412
Pincode: 249171
Post office: Naugaon
Population: 117
Households: 16
Literacy rate: 63.2%
Sex ratio: 918 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 28
Distance to district centre: 30 km
Distance to mandal centre: 7 km
Distance to Dehradun: 48 km
Distance to Delhi: 252 km
Nearest railway station: Dehradun · 48 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Nainbagh · 21 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Chhuri compares

By population, Chhuri ranks #50 of 64 villages in Barnigad mandal.

Literacy rate

63.2%

+6.8% vs mandal average

Chhuri: 63.2%
Barnigad mandal: 56.4%
Uttar Kashi district: 65.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

918

−39 vs mandal average

Chhuri: 918
Barnigad mandal: 957

Household size

people per home

7.3

+0.8 vs mandal average

Chhuri: 7.3
Barnigad mandal: 6.5

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

Chhuri at a glance

Chhuri is a village of 117 people in 16 households (Census 2011) in Barnigad tehsil, Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand, the 50th-largest of 64 villages in Barnigad tehsil. Literacy is 63%, 7 points above the tehsil average of 56% and the sex ratio is 918 women per 1,000 men. It lies 30 km from the Uttar Kashi district centre, 48 km from Dehradun railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 249171, served by Naugaon post office; the LGD village code is 40412. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Nainbagh, 21 km away. The sarpanch is Manisha, and the village votes in Purola assembly constituency, represented by MLA Durgeshwar Lal. The population is estimated at 138 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Chhuri · this village	117	63%	—
Tera · Barnigad	214	59%	0.4 km SE
Palasu · Pauri	24	71%	2.2 km S
Kuphan · Barnigad	27	59%	2.2 km SE
Pamari · Barnigad	272	55%	2.1 km E
Nisani · Pithoragarh	711	67%	2.5 km S
Nisani · Almora	61	90%	2.5 km S

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Key facts — Chhuri

LGD code: 40412
Pincode: 249171
Post office: Naugaon
Population (Census 2011): 117
Population (projected 2026): 138
Households: 16
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 918
Literacy rate: 63.2%
Coordinates: 30.74300°N, 78.09554°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Tehri Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Purola
Member of Parliament: Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah
Member of Legislative Assembly: Durgeshwar Lal
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Manisha
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

Chhuri — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

117

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

138

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: 117Census 2011
Households: 16Census 2011
Literacy rate: 63.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 918 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1382026 proj. · +17.9% 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 Chhuri

Mandal centre

Barnigad · ≈ 6.7 km

≈ 14 min by car · 16 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Uttar Kashi · ≈ 30 km

≈ 1 h 3 min by car · 1 h 14 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun48 kmcapital
Delhi252 km
Kolkata1365 km
Mumbai1399 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDehradun48 km
Bus stopBingsi Chani9 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Nainbagh21 km
ATM / bankGramind Bank3 km
Petrol pumpPetrol Pump33 km
CollegeLal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration31 km
Police stationPolice Station Jakhan42 km

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Temples & shrines near Chhuri

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Quick answers

People often ask about Chhuri

What is the pincode of Chhuri?

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

Which post office delivers to Chhuri?

Mail for Chhuri 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 Chhuri located?

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

What is the population of Chhuri as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chhuri village has a population of 117 across 16 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chhuri?

The current sarpanch of Chhuri gram panchayat is Manisha.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chhuri in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chhuri in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Chhuri?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chhuri village is 63.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Chhuri?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chhuri village is 918 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chhuri?

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

Chhuri is approximately 30 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 Chhuri?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chhuri village is 40412.

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

Chhuri ranks 50 of 64 villages in Barnigad tehsil by Census 2011 population (117 residents).

How far is Chhuri from Dehradun?

Chhuri is about 48 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 62 km.

How far is Chhuri from Delhi?

Chhuri is about 252 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 327 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Chhuri?

Dehradun is the nearest railway station to Chhuri, about 48 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 62 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Chhuri?

Bingsi Chani is the nearest bus stop to Chhuri, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chhuri?

Government Hospital, Nainbagh is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chhuri, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Chhuri?

Gramind Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Chhuri, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Chhuri?

Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Chhuri, about 33 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 43 km.

Who is the MLA of Chhuri?

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

Who is the MP for Chhuri?

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

What is the population of Chhuri in 2026?

Chhuri is estimated at 138 people in 2026, up about 18% from 117 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Chhuri in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Chhuri?

Manisha is the sarpanch of Chhuri gram panchayat, Barnigad tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Barnigad 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
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