Chila village, Kalsi tehsil | Pincode 248001

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Chila is a village in Kalsi mandal, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It has a population of 40 across 9 households with a literacy rate of 55%.

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LGD code: 44837
Pincode: 248001
Post office: Araghar
Population: 40
Households: 9
Literacy rate: 55%
Sex ratio: 905 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 15
Distance to district centre: 28 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Dehradun: 28 km
Distance to Delhi: 229 km
Nearest railway station: Dehradun · 28 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Nainbagh · 2 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Chila compares

By population, Chila ranks #167 of 170 villages in Kalsi mandal.

Literacy rate

55.0%

−4.0% vs mandal average

Chila: 55.0%
Kalsi mandal: 59.0%
Dehradun district: 74.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

905

Same as the mandal average

Chila: 905
Kalsi mandal: 905

Household size

people per home

4.4

−3.0 vs mandal average

Chila: 4.4
Kalsi mandal: 7.4

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

Chila at a glance

Chila is a village of 40 people in 9 households (Census 2011) in Kalsi tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, the 167th-largest of 170 villages in Kalsi tehsil. Literacy is 55%, 4 points below the tehsil average of 59% and the sex ratio is 905 women per 1,000 men. It lies 28 km from the Dehradun district centre, 28 km from Dehradun railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 248001, served by Araghar post office; the LGD village code is 44837. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Nainbagh, 2 km away. The sarpanch is sonali bhandari, and the village votes in Chakrata assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pritam Singh. The population is estimated at 47 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Chila · this village	40	55%	—
Chirtad · Kalsi	384	54%	0 km N
Ichhala · Kalsi	196	65%	0 km N
Ludhera · Kalsi	174	64%	0.7 km W
Sariyana · Kalsi	43	58%	1 km W
Patiyana · Kalsi	77	60%	1 km W
Kharaya · Kalsi	283	56%	1.3 km S

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Key facts — Chila

LGD code: 44837
Pincode: 248001
Post office: Araghar
Population (Census 2011): 40
Population (projected 2026): 47
Households: 9
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 905
Literacy rate: 55.0%
Coordinates: 30.56210°N, 77.99252°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: sonali bhandari
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

Chila — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.5%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+22.2%

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: 40Census 2011
Households: 9Census 2011
Literacy rate: 55.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 905 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 472026 proj. · +17.5% vs 2011
Est. households: 112026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places near Chila · Kalsi mandal area

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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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
📍 27.3 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Chila

Mandal centre

Kalsi · ≈ 4.1 km

≈ 8 min by car · 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dehradun · ≈ 28 km

≈ 57 min by car · 1 h 7 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun28 kmcapital
Delhi229 km
Kolkata1360 km
Mumbai1377 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDehradun28 km
Bus stopLibrary Bus Stop13 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Nainbagh2 km
ATM / bankUttarkashi Zilasahkari Bank10 km
Petrol pumpPetrol Pump16 km
CollegeLal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration12 km
Police stationPolice Station Jakhan23 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Chila

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Lead story

September 2026

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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25

Reported by The Times of India.

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They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate

Reported by The Times of India.

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Sep

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India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet

Reported by ETV Bharat.

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Ganesh Chaturthi

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Vinayaka installation on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. Madhyahna puja muhurat 11:

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Hartalika Teej

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Married women observe a nirjala (waterless) fast for the well-being of their hus

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Rishi Panchami

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Observed the day after Ganesh Chaturthi. Traditional fast honouring the Saptarsh

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Vishwakarma Puja

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Craftsmen, mechanics, factory workers, drivers and shopkeepers honour Vishwakarm

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Radha Ashtami

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Radha's appearance day. Fasting, midday puja, and kirtan. Especially prominent i

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Anant Chaturdashi

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Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

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Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi; observed as a national holiday.

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News from Dehradun & Uttarakhand

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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25
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They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
The Times of Indiayesterday
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice4 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
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Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
The Times of India9 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami appoints 101 new government officers
The News Mill13 days ago

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People often ask about Chila

What is the pincode of Chila?

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

Which post office delivers to Chila?

Mail for Chila 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 Chila located?

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

What is the population of Chila as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chila village has a population of 40 across 9 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chila?

The current sarpanch of Chila gram panchayat is sonali bhandari.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chila in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chila in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Chila?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chila village is 55.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Chila?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chila village is 905 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Chila?

The nearest health facility to Chila is Herbertpur Christian Hospital (~26.0 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chila?

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

Chila is approximately 28 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 Chila?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chila village is 44837.

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

Chila ranks 167 of 170 villages in Kalsi tehsil by Census 2011 population (40 residents).

How far is Chila from Dehradun?

Chila is about 28 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 36 km.

How far is Chila from Delhi?

Chila is about 229 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 298 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Chila?

Dehradun is the nearest railway station to Chila, about 28 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 36 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Chila?

Library Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Chila, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chila?

Government Hospital, Nainbagh is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chila, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Chila?

Uttarkashi Zilasahkari Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Chila, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Chila?

Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Chila, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Who is the MLA of Chila?

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

Who is the MP for Chila?

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

What is the population of Chila in 2026?

Chila is estimated at 47 people in 2026, up about 18% from 40 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Chila in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Chila?

sonali bhandari is the sarpanch of Chila 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)