Kherwa village, Kalsi tehsil | Pincode 248001

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LGD code: 44899
Pincode: 248001
Post office: Araghar
Population: 56
Households: 6
Literacy rate: 50%
Sex ratio: 1435 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 40
Distance to district centre: 50 km
Distance to mandal centre: 20 km
Distance to Dehradun: 41 km
Distance to Delhi: 226 km
Nearest railway station: Dehradun · 42 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Rajpura Government Hospital · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kherwa compares

By population, Kherwa ranks #159 of 170 villages in Kalsi mandal.

Literacy rate

50.0%

−9.0% vs mandal average

Kherwa: 50.0%
Kalsi mandal: 59.0%
Dehradun district: 74.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,435

+530 vs mandal average

Kherwa: 1,435
Kalsi mandal: 905

Household size

people per home

9.3

+1.9 vs mandal average

Kherwa: 9.3
Kalsi mandal: 7.4

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

Kherwa at a glance

Kherwa is a village of 56 people in 6 households (Census 2011) in Kalsi tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, the 159th-largest of 170 villages in Kalsi tehsil. Literacy is 50%, 9 points below the tehsil average of 59% and the sex ratio is 1,435 women per 1,000 men. It lies 50 km from the Dehradun district centre, 42 km from Dehradun railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 248001, served by Araghar post office; the LGD village code is 44899. The nearest hospital or health centre is Rajpura Government Hospital, 6 km away. The village votes in Chakrata assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pritam Singh. The population is estimated at 66 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kherwa · this village	56	50%	—
Nigali · Poornagiri	63	60%	2.2 km SE
Dimau · Kalsi	678	54%	3.4 km E
Rupau · Kalsi	627	53%	4.1 km SE
Parihar · Kalsi	108	54%	4.8 km E
Agron · Gangolihat	360	59%	5.9 km S
Rajpur · Ramnagar	659	60%	6 km S

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Key facts — Kherwa

LGD code: 44899
Pincode: 248001
Post office: Araghar
Population (Census 2011): 56
Population (projected 2026): 66
Households: 6
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1435
Literacy rate: 50.0%
Coordinates: 30.59496°N, 77.74542°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Tehri Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Chakrata
Member of Parliament: Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah
Member of Legislative Assembly: Pritam 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

Kherwa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+16.7%

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: 56Census 2011
Households: 6Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1435 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 662026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 72026 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 Kherwa · Kalsi mandal area

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Education

School
Delhi Public School
📍 20.2 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
Herbertpur Christian Hospital
📍 16.3 km awayOSM
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Heritage & leisure

Park
Rituraj Home
📍 17.2 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Kherwa

Mandal centre

Kalsi · ≈ 20 km

≈ 41 min by car · 48 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dehradun · ≈ 50 km

≈ 1 h 42 min by car · 2 h 1 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun41 kmcapital
Delhi226 km
Mumbai1371 km
Kolkata1381 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDehradun42 km
Bus stopLangha Road21 km
Hospital / PHCRajpura Government Hospital6 km
ATM / bankState bank of india16 km
Petrol pumpPetrol Pump36 km
CollegeGautam Buddha Chikitsa Mahavidyalaya32 km
Police stationPolice Station Paonta Sahib21 km

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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

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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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News from Dehradun & Uttarakhand

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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25
The Times of Indiayesterday
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
ETV Bharat6 days ago
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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What is the pincode of Kherwa?

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

Which post office delivers to Kherwa?

Mail for Kherwa 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 Kherwa located?

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

What is the population of Kherwa as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kherwa village has a population of 56 across 6 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kherwa in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kherwa in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Kherwa?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kherwa village is 50.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Kherwa?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kherwa village is 1435 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Kherwa?

The nearest health facility to Kherwa is Herbertpur Christian Hospital (~16.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kherwa?

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

Kherwa is approximately 50 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 Kherwa?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kherwa village is 44899.

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

Kherwa ranks 159 of 170 villages in Kalsi tehsil by Census 2011 population (56 residents).

How far is Kherwa from Dehradun?

Kherwa is about 41 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 54 km.

How far is Kherwa from Delhi?

Kherwa is about 226 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 294 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kherwa?

Dehradun is the nearest railway station to Kherwa, about 42 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 54 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kherwa?

Langha Road is the nearest bus stop to Kherwa, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kherwa?

Rajpura Government Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kherwa, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kherwa?

State bank of india is the nearest ATM or bank to Kherwa, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kherwa?

Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Kherwa, about 36 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 47 km.

Who is the MLA of Kherwa?

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

Who is the MP for Kherwa?

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

What is the population of Kherwa in 2026?

Kherwa is estimated at 66 people in 2026, up about 18% from 56 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kherwa in?

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

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)