Desau village, Kalsi tehsil | Pincode 248001

When the idol is immersed

The idol is kept for one and a half, three, five, seven days or until Anant Chaturdashi — it is a family custom rather than a rule, and community mandapams usually keep it longest.

Kept for	Immersion
One and a half days	Tue, 15 September
Three days	Thu, 17 September
Five days	Sat, 19 September
Seven days	Mon, 21 September
Anant Chaturdashi	Wed, 23 September	The day most community mandapams immerse

Use the designated immersion point

Many gram panchayats and municipalities set aside a pond or a marked stretch of tank for immersion. Ask at the panchayat office — it changes year to year, and a drinking-water tank or a farm pond is not an alternative.

Unpainted clay dissolves, plaster of Paris does not

A clay idol breaks down in water within hours. Plaster of Paris does not, and the paints carry heavy metals, so idols accumulate in tanks and rivers after immersion. Pollution control boards in most states now ask for clay for exactly this reason.

Someone should be watching the water, not the idol

Immersion points get crowded and the bank is slippery after the monsoon. Children go into the water at these gatherings every year. Keep one person watching the water rather than the procession.

Take the accessories home

Thermocol, plastic sheeting, cloth and metal ornaments do not belong in the tank even when the idol itself is clay. Most organised immersion points now have a collection bin at the bank for them.

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Village snapshot

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

ramesh singh

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LGD code: 44895
Pincode: 248001
Post office: Araghar
Population: 211
Households: 33
Literacy rate: 58.3%
Sex ratio: 954 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 150
Distance to district centre: 43 km
Distance to mandal centre: 13 km
Distance to Dehradun: 36 km
Distance to Delhi: 227 km
Nearest railway station: Dehradun · 36 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Rajpura Government Hospital · 10 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Desau compares

By population, Desau ranks #77 of 170 villages in Kalsi mandal.

Literacy rate

58.3%

−0.7% vs mandal average

Desau: 58.3%
Kalsi mandal: 59.0%
Dehradun district: 74.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

954

+49 vs mandal average

Desau: 954
Kalsi mandal: 905

Household size

people per home

6.4

−1.0 vs mandal average

Desau: 6.4
Kalsi mandal: 7.4

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

Desau at a glance

Desau is a village of 211 people in 33 households (Census 2011) in Kalsi tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, the 77th-largest of 170 villages in Kalsi tehsil. Literacy is 58%, about the same as the tehsil average of 59% and the sex ratio is 954 women per 1,000 men. It lies 43 km from the Dehradun district centre, 36 km from Dehradun railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 248001, served by Araghar post office; the LGD village code is 44895. The nearest hospital or health centre is Rajpura Government Hospital, 10 km away. The sarpanch is ramesh singh , and the village votes in Chakrata assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pritam Singh. The population is estimated at 249 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Desau · this village	211	58%	—
Pihani · Kalsi	128	50%	1 km S
Lelta · Kalsi	579	34%	1.8 km NW
Parihar · Kalsi	108	54%	2.8 km NW
Salri · Nainital	546	84%	3.4 km SE
Rupau · Kalsi	627	53%	3.4 km W
Badhana · Kalsi	272	65%	3.9 km S

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Key facts — Desau

LGD code: 44895
Pincode: 248001
Post office: Araghar
Population (Census 2011): 211
Population (projected 2026): 249
Households: 33
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 954
Literacy rate: 58.3%
Coordinates: 30.58314°N, 77.81833°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: ramesh singh
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

Desau — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

211

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

249

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

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: 211Census 2011
Households: 33Census 2011
Literacy rate: 58.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 954 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2492026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 392026 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 Desau · Kalsi mandal area

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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Park· 1
School· 1

Education

School
Delhi Public School
📍 18.9 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
Herbertpur Christian Hospital
📍 16.1 km awayOSM
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Heritage & leisure

Park
Rituraj Home
📍 17.3 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Desau

Mandal centre

Kalsi · ≈ 13 km

≈ 26 min by car · 31 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dehradun · ≈ 43 km

≈ 1 h 28 min by car · 1 h 44 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun36 kmcapital
Delhi227 km
Mumbai1373 km
Kolkata1375 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDehradun36 km
Bus stopLangha Road20 km
Hospital / PHCRajpura Government Hospital10 km
ATM / bankState bank of india13 km
Petrol pumpPetrol Pump29 km
CollegeLal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration26 km
Police stationPolice Station Paonta Sahib25 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Desau

What is the pincode of Desau?

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

Which post office delivers to Desau?

Mail for Desau 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 Desau located?

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

What is the population of Desau as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Desau village has a population of 211 across 33 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Desau?

The current sarpanch of Desau gram panchayat is ramesh singh .

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Desau in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Desau in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Desau?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Desau village is 58.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Desau?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Desau village is 954 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Desau?

The nearest health facility to Desau is Herbertpur Christian Hospital (~16.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Desau?

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

Desau is approximately 43 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 Desau?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Desau village is 44895.

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

Desau ranks 77 of 170 villages in Kalsi tehsil by Census 2011 population (211 residents).

How far is Desau from Dehradun?

Desau is about 36 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 47 km.

How far is Desau from Delhi?

Desau is about 227 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 295 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Desau?

Dehradun is the nearest railway station to Desau, about 36 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 47 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Desau?

Langha Road is the nearest bus stop to Desau, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Desau?

Rajpura Government Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Desau, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Desau?

State bank of india is the nearest ATM or bank to Desau, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Desau?

Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Desau, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 38 km.

Who is the MLA of Desau?

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

Who is the MP for Desau?

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

What is the population of Desau in 2026?

Desau is estimated at 249 people in 2026, up about 18% from 211 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Desau in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Desau?

ramesh singh is the sarpanch of Desau 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)

Desau

Ganesh Chaturthi

Temple in Kalsi mandal

When the idol is immersed

Quick panchayat-at-a-glance

How Desau compares

Desau at a glance

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Complete this village · 4/7

Notice board · Desau

Key facts — Desau

Population, education, health & sanitation

Desau — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Desau on the mapदेसौ

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Education

Healthcare

Heritage & leisure

How to reach Desau

Villages sharing pincode 248001

Latest posts

CITU demands Rs 26,000 minimum wage, opposes labour codes

Soil erosion major challenge facing nation, treatment measures underway: Bhatt

Champawat gang rape: police say it is a false case

Notable persons of Desau

Open jobs in Desau

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Upcoming events

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

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People often ask about Desau

What is the pincode of Desau?

Which post office delivers to Desau?

In which district is Desau located?

What is the population of Desau as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Desau?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Desau in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Desau in?

What is the literacy rate in Desau?

What is the sex ratio in Desau?

What is the nearest health centre to Desau?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Desau?

How far is Desau from Dehradun district centre?

What is the LGD code of Desau?

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

How far is Desau from Dehradun?

How far is Desau from Delhi?

Which is the nearest railway station to Desau?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Desau?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Desau?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Desau?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Desau?

Who is the MLA of Desau?

Who is the MP for Desau?

What is the population of Desau in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Desau in?

Who is the sarpanch of Desau?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Desau — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Desau on the mapदेसौ

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Education

Healthcare

Heritage & leisure

Latest posts

CITU demands Rs 26,000 minimum wage, opposes labour codes

Soil erosion major challenge facing nation, treatment measures underway: Bhatt

Champawat gang rape: police say it is a false case

Notable persons of Desau

Open jobs in Desau

Upcoming events

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej