Vasuga Village
Vasuga is a revenue village in Joshiyara tehsil, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It had a population of 280 in 62 households (Census 2011).
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280 souls. 62 homes.
Joshiyara tehsil, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.
Vasuga today
- Bottle gourd₹1,000Vikasnagar APMC · 15 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹800Vikasnagar APMC · 15 Nov 2026
- Cabbage₹1,000Vikasnagar APMC · 15 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Vasuga, Joshiyara tehsil, Uttarkashi!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Vasuga
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Vasuga at a glance
A small village by the standards of Joshiyara tehsil, Vasuga ranked 38th of 50 by population, with 280 people in 62 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 81.3%, above Uttarkashi district's 74.7% (Joshiyara tehsil: 82.9%), while the sex ratio was 1,105 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 968. It falls under Basunga gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 249193. The village covers 90 hectares — about 0.90 km², or roughly 311 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Gangotri assembly constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Bhatwari Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 4 self-help groups with 25 members (2022-23) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Vasuga is in the Basunga gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Vasuga compares
By population, Vasuga ranks #38 of 50 inhabited villages in Joshiyara tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Vasuga ranks
| Ranked by | Vasuga | In Uttarkashi district | In Uttarakhand | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 280 | 413 of 695 (tied) | 6,037 of 15,746 (tied)above 62% | 327 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 62 | 358 of 695 (tied) | 5,806 of 15,746 (tied)above 63% | 63 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 81.3% | 128 of 695 | 5,805 of 15,746 (tied)above 63% | 73.5% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,105 per 1,000 males | 103 of 686 (tied) | 6,990 of 15,625 (tied)above 55% | 984 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.52 per household | 527 of 695 (tied) | 8,078 of 15,746 (tied)above 48% | 5.02 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 310.8 per km² | 376 of 695 | 6,487 of 15,688 (tied)above 59% | 328.1 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 42.9% | 597 of 695 (tied) | 10,111 of 15,746 (tied)above 35% | 50.5% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Vasuga
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- PataJoshiyara, Uttarkashi384 people · 77.6% literate · 1,110 per 1,000 · 4.68 per householdCompare →
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Elsewhere in Uttarakhand
- ChulaKarnaprayag, Chamoli280 people · 81.2% literate · 1,105 per 1,000 · 4.38 per householdCompare →
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What Vasuga had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Uttarakhand's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+18.9%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 280Census 2011
- Male / female
- 133 / 147
- Households
- 62
- People per home
- 4.5
- Literacy rate
- 81.3%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 120
- Work participation
- 42.9%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Vasuga on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Vasuga. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Vasuga · 30.7523° N, 78.4503° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 15 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); TCPD Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data, Ashoka University.
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Vasuga
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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Essential services & places near Vasuga
Vasuga isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Joshiyara tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices196 in Uttarkashi district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics73 in Uttarkashi district
Clinic
Joshiyara, Uttarkashi
Clinic
Celestial Dream Joshiara
Dental clinic
Near Joshiyara Motor Pul, Uttarkashi
Schools & anganwadis1 in Uttarkashi district
- Government Inter College Uttarkashi
School
Colleges & universities3 in Uttarkashi district
- Nehru Institute Of Mountaineering
Coaching / training institute
- Government Post Graduate College
College
- Nehru Institute Of Mountaineering
College
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Uttarkashi district
- District Collectorate
District Collectorate
Government offices2 in Uttarkashi district
- CMO Office
Government office
Temples29 in Uttarkashi district
Temple
Temple
Temple
Other places of worship5 in Uttarkashi district
Transport10 in Uttarkashi district
- Uttarkashi Bus Stand
Bus station
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
Community places2 in Uttarkashi district
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People often ask about Vasuga
Where is Vasuga located?
Vasuga is a village in Joshiyara tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Vasuga in?
Vasuga is in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.
Which gram panchayat does Vasuga belong to?
Vasuga comes under the Basunga gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Vasuga?
The pincode of Vasuga, Joshiyara, Uttarkashi is 249193.
What is the population of Vasuga?
As per the 2011 Census, Vasuga had a population of 280 (133 males and 147 females).
How many households are there in Vasuga?
Vasuga had 62 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Vasuga?
Vasuga covers about 90 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Vasuga?
The literacy rate of Vasuga was 81.3% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Vasuga?
Vasuga had 1,105 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Vasuga in?
Vasuga is in the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Vasuga?
Mala Rajya Lakshmi Shah (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha seat, which includes Vasuga, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Vasuga in?
Vasuga is in the Gangotri assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Vasuga?
Suresh Singh Chauhan (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Gangotri assembly seat, which includes Vasuga, in 2022.
Which development block is Vasuga in?
Vasuga is in the Bhatwari development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Vasuga?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Vasuga is 40774 and its Census 2011 village code is 40774.
Which villages are near Vasuga?
Villages near Vasuga include Sangrali (within ~15 km), Gyansu (within ~15 km), Kotiyal Gaon (within ~15 km), Gyanja (within ~15 km), Thati (within ~15 km).
What is the population of Vasuga in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Vasuga's Census 2011 population of 280 by Uttarakhand's official RGI projection (+18.9% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 330 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Vasuga?
The sarpanch of Vasuga has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
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District climate page →No market in Uttarkashi district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Vikasnagar APMC, Chakrata APMC, Dehradun district — about 57 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 15 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle gourd | Vikasnagar APMC | 800 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | Vikasnagar APMC | 800 | 800 | 800 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Vikasnagar APMC | 500 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Colacasia | Chakrata APMC | 1,200 | 1,500 | 1,400 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Colacasia | Vikasnagar APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) | Vikasnagar APMC | 1,200 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Field Pea · Field Pea | Chakrata APMC | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Field Pea · Field Pea | Vikasnagar APMC | 2,400 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 15 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Vasuga's shops. Best mandi price near Vasuga →
Official dataAgmarknet, 15 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
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