Munshi village, Kalsi tehsil | Pincode 248001

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LGD code: 44950
Pincode: 248001
Post office: Araghar
Population: 144
Households: 19
Literacy rate: 65.3%
Sex ratio: 1182 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 106
Distance to district centre: 29 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Dehradun: 28 km
Distance to Delhi: 228 km
Nearest railway station: Dehradun · 28 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Nainbagh · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Munshi compares

By population, Munshi ranks #106 of 170 villages in Kalsi mandal.

Literacy rate

65.3%

+6.3% vs mandal average

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

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,182

+277 vs mandal average

Munshi: 1,182
Kalsi mandal: 905

Household size

people per home

7.6

+0.2 vs mandal average

Munshi: 7.6
Kalsi mandal: 7.4

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

Munshi at a glance

Munshi is a village of 144 people in 19 households (Census 2011) in Kalsi tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, the 106th-largest of 170 villages in Kalsi tehsil. Literacy is 65%, 6 points above the tehsil average of 59% and the sex ratio is 1,182 women per 1,000 men. It lies 29 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 44950. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Nainbagh, 4 km away. The village votes in Chakrata assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pritam Singh. The population is estimated at 170 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Munshi · this village	144	65%	—
Rani · Kalsi	233	72%	0 km N
Lakasyar · Kalsi	147	65%	1.2 km S
Sariyana · Kalsi	43	58%	1.3 km E
Patiyana · Kalsi	77	60%	1.3 km E
Khulet · Gangolihat	260	65%	1.5 km S
Kenota · Kalsi	121	60%	1.7 km S

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Key facts — Munshi

LGD code: 44950
Pincode: 248001
Post office: Araghar
Population (Census 2011): 144
Population (projected 2026): 170
Households: 19
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1182
Literacy rate: 65.3%
Coordinates: 30.55886°N, 77.96997°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

Munshi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

144

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Population · 2026

170

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+15.8%

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: 144Census 2011
Households: 19Census 2011
Literacy rate: 65.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1182 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1702026 proj. · +18.1% vs 2011
Est. households: 222026 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 Munshi · Kalsi mandal area

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Education

School
Delhi Public School
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Healthcare

Hospital
Herbertpur Christian Hospital
📍 24.0 km awayOSM
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Heritage & leisure

Park
Rituraj Home
📍 25.2 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Munshi

Mandal centre

Kalsi · ≈ 2.1 km

≈ 4 min by car · 5 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dehradun · ≈ 29 km

≈ 1 h by car · 1 h 11 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun28 kmcapital
Delhi228 km
Kolkata1361 km
Mumbai1376 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDehradun28 km
Bus stopLibrary Bus Stop14 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Nainbagh4 km
ATM / bankUttarkashi Zilasahkari Bank11 km
Petrol pumpPetrol Pump17 km
CollegeLal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration13 km
Police stationPolice Station Jakhan24 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Munshi

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Quick answers

People often ask about Munshi

What is the pincode of Munshi?

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

Which post office delivers to Munshi?

Mail for Munshi 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 Munshi located?

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

What is the population of Munshi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Munshi village has a population of 144 across 19 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Munshi in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Munshi in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Munshi?

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

What is the sex ratio in Munshi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Munshi village is 1182 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Munshi?

The nearest health facility to Munshi is Herbertpur Christian Hospital (~24.0 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Munshi?

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

Munshi is approximately 29 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 Munshi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Munshi village is 44950.

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

Munshi ranks 106 of 170 villages in Kalsi tehsil by Census 2011 population (144 residents).

How far is Munshi from Dehradun?

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

How far is Munshi from Delhi?

Munshi is about 228 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 297 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Munshi?

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

Which is the nearest bus stop to Munshi?

Library Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Munshi, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Munshi?

Government Hospital, Nainbagh is the nearest hospital or health centre to Munshi, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Munshi?

Uttarkashi Zilasahkari Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Munshi, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Munshi?

Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Munshi, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Who is the MLA of Munshi?

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

Who is the MP for Munshi?

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

What is the population of Munshi in 2026?

Munshi is estimated at 170 people in 2026, up about 18% from 144 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Munshi in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Munshi 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)