Bhoda village, Kalsi tehsil | Pincode 248001

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Bhoda is a village in Kalsi mandal, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It has a population of 66 across 8 households with a literacy rate of 40.9%.

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VIPIN CHAUHAN

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LGD code: 44912
Pincode: 248001
Post office: Araghar
Population: 66
Households: 8
Literacy rate: 40.9%
Sex ratio: 737 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 53
Distance to district centre: 35 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Dehradun: 30 km
Distance to Delhi: 227 km
Nearest railway station: Dehradun · 31 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Nainbagh · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhoda compares

By population, Bhoda ranks #152 of 170 villages in Kalsi mandal.

Literacy rate

40.9%

−18.1% vs mandal average

Bhoda: 40.9%
Kalsi mandal: 59.0%
Dehradun district: 74.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

737

−168 vs mandal average

Bhoda: 737
Kalsi mandal: 905

Household size

people per home

8.3

+0.9 vs mandal average

Bhoda: 8.3
Kalsi mandal: 7.4

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

Bhoda at a glance

Bhoda is a village of 66 people in 8 households (Census 2011) in Kalsi tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, the 152nd-largest of 170 villages in Kalsi tehsil. Literacy is 41%, 18 points below the tehsil average of 59% and the sex ratio is 737 women per 1,000 men. It lies 35 km from the Dehradun district centre, 31 km from Dehradun railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 248001, served by Araghar post office; the LGD village code is 44912. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Nainbagh, 9 km away. The sarpanch is VIPIN CHAUHAN, and the village votes in Chakrata assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pritam Singh. The population is estimated at 78 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bhoda · this village	66	41%	—
Dhoira · Kalsi	900	54%	0 km N
Thurau · Kalsi	56	45%	0 km N
Mathyau · Kalsi	231	62%	0.7 km NE
Malhau · Kalsi	204	55%	0.7 km NE
Balanu · Kalsi	76	43%	1 km SW
Amraha · Kalsi	240	49%	1.5 km N

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Key facts — Bhoda

LGD code: 44912
Pincode: 248001
Post office: Araghar
Population (Census 2011): 66
Population (projected 2026): 78
Households: 8
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 737
Literacy rate: 40.9%
Coordinates: 30.56658°N, 77.90658°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Tehri Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Chakrata
Member of Parliament: Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah
Member of Legislative Assembly: Pritam Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: VIPIN CHAUHAN
Block / Mandal: Kalsi

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 Dehradun district level

Then & Now

Bhoda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+12.5%

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: 66Census 2011
Households: 8Census 2011
Literacy rate: 40.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 737 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 782026 proj. · +18.2% vs 2011
Est. households: 92026 projection
Active job cards: 43,753MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 29,612MGNREGA · 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: 823NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 87.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 83.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 47.9%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 · Dehradun district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dehradun district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dehradun 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 Bhoda · Kalsi mandal area

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Education

School
Delhi Public School
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Healthcare

Hospital
Herbertpur Christian Hospital
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Heritage & leisure

Park
Rituraj Home
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Getting there

How to reach Bhoda

Mandal centre

Kalsi · ≈ 4.1 km

≈ 8 min by car · 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dehradun · ≈ 35 km

≈ 1 h 11 min by car · 1 h 24 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun30 kmcapital
Delhi227 km
Kolkata1367 km
Mumbai1374 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDehradun31 km
Bus stopLibrary Bus Stop19 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Nainbagh9 km
ATM / bankState bank of india14 km
Petrol pumpPetrol Pump21 km
CollegeLal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration18 km
Police stationPolice Station Jakhan27 km

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Temples & shrines near Bhoda

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Quick answers

People often ask about Bhoda

What is the pincode of Bhoda?

The pincode of Bhoda, Kalsi tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand is 248001. The post office is Araghar.

Which post office delivers to Bhoda?

Mail for Bhoda is delivered through Araghar post office, pincode 248001, in Kalsi tehsil, Dehradun district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bhoda located?

Bhoda is a village in Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Bhoda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhoda village has a population of 66 across 8 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bhoda?

The current sarpanch of Bhoda gram panchayat is VIPIN CHAUHAN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhoda in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhoda in?

Bhoda falls under the Chakrata assembly constituency (AC #15) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Bhoda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhoda village is 40.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhoda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhoda village is 737 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Bhoda?

The nearest health facility to Bhoda is Herbertpur Christian Hospital (~19.6 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhoda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bhoda, 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 Bhoda from Dehradun district centre?

Bhoda is approximately 35 km (straight-line) from the centre of Dehradun district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Bhoda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhoda village is 44912.

How big is Bhoda compared to other villages in Kalsi tehsil?

Bhoda ranks 152 of 170 villages in Kalsi tehsil by Census 2011 population (66 residents).

How far is Bhoda from Dehradun?

Bhoda is about 30 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 39 km.

How far is Bhoda from Delhi?

Bhoda is about 227 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 296 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bhoda?

Dehradun is the nearest railway station to Bhoda, about 31 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 40 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Bhoda?

Library Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Bhoda, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhoda?

Government Hospital, Nainbagh is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhoda, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhoda?

State bank of india is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhoda, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bhoda?

Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Bhoda, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Who is the MLA of Bhoda?

Bhoda falls under Chakrata assembly constituency (AC 15). The sitting MLA is Pritam Singh (INC).

Who is the MP for Bhoda?

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

What is the population of Bhoda in 2026?

Bhoda is estimated at 78 people in 2026, up about 18% from 66 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bhoda in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Bhoda?

VIPIN CHAUHAN is the sarpanch of Bhoda gram panchayat, Kalsi tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Kalsi 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, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)