Ichhala village, Kalsi tehsil | Pincode 248001

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Ichhala is a village in Kalsi mandal, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand with a population of 196 spread across 20 households. It has a literacy rate of 65.3% and is located at 30.562°N, 77.993°E with PIN code 248001.

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ajab singh

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LGD code: 44851
Pincode: 248001
Post office: Araghar
Population: 196
Households: 20
Literacy rate: 65.3%
Sex ratio: 750 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 105
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 Ichhala compares

By population, Ichhala ranks #84 of 170 villages in Kalsi mandal.

Literacy rate

65.3%

+6.3% vs mandal average

Ichhala: 65.3%
Kalsi mandal: 59.0%
Dehradun district: 74.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

750

−155 vs mandal average

Ichhala: 750
Kalsi mandal: 905

Household size

people per home

9.8

+2.4 vs mandal average

Ichhala: 9.8
Kalsi mandal: 7.4

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

Ichhala at a glance

Ichhala is a village of 196 people in 20 households (Census 2011) in Kalsi tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, the 84th-largest of 170 villages in Kalsi tehsil. Literacy is 65%, 6 points above the tehsil average of 59% and the sex ratio is 750 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 44851. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Nainbagh, 2 km away. The sarpanch is ajab singh, and the village votes in Chakrata assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pritam Singh. The population is estimated at 231 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Ichhala · this village	196	65%	—
Chirtad · Kalsi	384	54%	0 km N
Chila · Kalsi	40	55%	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 — Ichhala

LGD code: 44851
Pincode: 248001
Post office: Araghar
Population (Census 2011): 196
Population (projected 2026): 231
Households: 20
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 750
Literacy rate: 65.3%
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: ajab 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

Ichhala — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

196

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

231

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+20.0%

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: 196Census 2011
Households: 20Census 2011
Literacy rate: 65.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 750 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2312026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 242026 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 Ichhala · 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
📍 27.3 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Ichhala

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

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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

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Temples & shrines near Ichhala

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Quick answers

People often ask about Ichhala

What is the pincode of Ichhala?

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

Which post office delivers to Ichhala?

Mail for Ichhala 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 Ichhala located?

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

What is the population of Ichhala as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Ichhala village has a population of 196 across 20 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Ichhala?

The current sarpanch of Ichhala gram panchayat is ajab singh.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ichhala in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ichhala in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Ichhala?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Ichhala village is 65.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Ichhala?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Ichhala village is 750 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Ichhala?

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

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ichhala?

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

Ichhala 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 Ichhala?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Ichhala village is 44851.

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

Ichhala ranks 84 of 170 villages in Kalsi tehsil by Census 2011 population (196 residents).

How far is Ichhala from Dehradun?

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

How far is Ichhala from Delhi?

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

Which is the nearest railway station to Ichhala?

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

Which is the nearest bus stop to Ichhala?

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

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Ichhala?

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

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Ichhala?

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

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Ichhala?

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

Who is the MLA of Ichhala?

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

Who is the MP for Ichhala?

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

What is the population of Ichhala in 2026?

Ichhala is estimated at 231 people in 2026, up about 18% from 196 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Ichhala in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Ichhala?

ajab singh is the sarpanch of Ichhala 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)