Painthar village, Dunda tehsil | Pincode 249152

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LGD code: 40555
Pincode: 249152
Post office: Geonla
Population: 316
Households: 61
Literacy rate: 61.4%
Sex ratio: 975 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 62
Distance to district centre: 10 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Dehradun: 48 km
Distance to Delhi: 253 km
Nearest railway station: Dehradun · 48 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Joshi Clinic · 11 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Painthar compares

By population, Painthar ranks #48 of 108 villages in Dunda mandal.

Literacy rate

61.4%

−5.7% vs mandal average

Painthar: 61.4%
Dunda mandal: 67.1%
Uttar Kashi district: 65.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

975

−18 vs mandal average

Painthar: 975
Dunda mandal: 993

Household size

people per home

5.2

+0.5 vs mandal average

Painthar: 5.2
Dunda mandal: 4.7

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

Painthar at a glance

Painthar is a village of 316 people in 61 households (Census 2011) in Dunda tehsil, Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand, the 48th-largest of 108 villages in Dunda tehsil. Literacy is 61%, 6 points below the tehsil average of 67% and the sex ratio is 975 women per 1,000 men. It lies 10 km from the Uttar Kashi district centre, 48 km from Dehradun railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 249152, served by Geonla post office; the LGD village code is 40555. The nearest hospital or health centre is Joshi Clinic, 11 km away. The village votes in Gangotri assembly constituency, represented by MLA Suresh Singh Chauhan. The population is estimated at 373 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Painthar · this village	316	61%	—
Paithar · Kanda	187	70%	0 km N
Panoth · Dunda	275	65%	0.7 km SW
Jineth · Dunda	345	64%	0.7 km SW
Bareth · Dunda	313	71%	0.7 km SW
Bhatwari · Dunda	207	63%	0.8 km N
Bhadrali · Dunda	172	56%	0.8 km N

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Key facts — Painthar

LGD code: 40555
Pincode: 249152
Post office: Geonla
Population (Census 2011): 316
Population (projected 2026): 373
Households: 61
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 975
Literacy rate: 61.4%
Coordinates: 30.67992°N, 78.31046°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Tehri Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gangotri
Member of Parliament: Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah
Member of Legislative Assembly: Suresh Singh Chauhan
Block / Mandal: Dunda

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

Painthar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

316

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

373

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

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: 316Census 2011
Households: 61Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 975 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3732026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 722026 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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Notable places near Painthar · Uttar Kashi district area

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Getting there

How to reach Painthar

Mandal centre

Dunda · ≈ 4.0 km

≈ 8 min by car · 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Uttar Kashi · ≈ 10 km

≈ 21 min by car · 24 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun48 kmcapital
Delhi253 km
Kolkata1345 km
Mumbai1401 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDehradun48 km
Hospital / PHCJoshi Clinic11 km
ATM / bankGramind Bank22 km
Petrol pumpPetrol Pump34 km
CollegeLal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration34 km
Police stationDungidhar Police Chowki35 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Painthar

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News from Uttar Kashi & 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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People often ask about Painthar

What is the pincode of Painthar?

The pincode of Painthar, Dunda tehsil, Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand is 249152. The post office is Geonla.

Which post office delivers to Painthar?

Mail for Painthar is delivered through Geonla post office, pincode 249152, in Dunda tehsil, Uttar Kashi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Painthar located?

Painthar is a village in Dunda tehsil of Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Painthar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Painthar village has a population of 316 across 61 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Painthar in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Painthar in?

Painthar falls under the Gangotri assembly constituency (AC #3) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Painthar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Painthar village is 61.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Painthar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Painthar village is 975 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Painthar?

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

Painthar is approximately 10 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 Painthar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Painthar village is 40555.

How big is Painthar compared to other villages in Dunda tehsil?

Painthar ranks 48 of 108 villages in Dunda tehsil by Census 2011 population (316 residents).

How far is Painthar from Dehradun?

Painthar is about 48 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 63 km.

How far is Painthar from Delhi?

Painthar is about 253 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 329 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Painthar?

Dehradun is the nearest railway station to Painthar, about 48 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 63 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Painthar?

Joshi Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Painthar, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Painthar?

Gramind Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Painthar, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Painthar?

Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Painthar, about 34 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 45 km.

Who is the MLA of Painthar?

Painthar falls under Gangotri assembly constituency (AC 3). The sitting MLA is Suresh Singh Chauhan (BJP).

Who is the MP for Painthar?

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

What is the population of Painthar in 2026?

Painthar is estimated at 373 people in 2026, up about 18% from 316 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Painthar in?

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