Birsani village, Vikas Nagar tehsil | Pincode 248001

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Birsani is a village in Vikas Nagar mandal, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand with a population of 352 in 72 households. It has a notably higher literacy rate of 71.9% compared to regional averages and is situated at coordinates 30.438°N, 77.933°E.

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LGD code: 45045
Pincode: 248001
Post office: Araghar
Population: 352
Households: 72
Literacy rate: 71.9%
Sex ratio: 1035 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 87
Distance to district centre: 27 km
Distance to mandal centre: 46 km
Distance to Dehradun: 16 km
Distance to Delhi: 215 km
Nearest railway station: Dehradun · 17 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: INFIRMARY · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Birsani compares

By population, Birsani ranks #103 of 141 villages in Vikas Nagar mandal.

Literacy rate

71.9%

+5.9% vs mandal average

Birsani: 71.9%
Vikas Nagar mandal: 66.0%
Dehradun district: 74.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,035

+122 vs mandal average

Birsani: 1,035
Vikas Nagar mandal: 913

Household size

people per home

4.9

−0.3 vs mandal average

Birsani: 4.9
Vikas Nagar mandal: 5.2

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

Birsani at a glance

Birsani is a village of 352 people in 72 households (Census 2011) in Vikas Nagar tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, the 103rd-largest of 141 villages in Vikas Nagar tehsil. Literacy is 72%, 6 points above the tehsil average of 66% and the sex ratio is 1,035 women per 1,000 men. It lies 27 km from the Dehradun district centre, 49 km from Sikraudha, the nearest town, 17 km from Dehradun railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 248001, served by Araghar post office; the LGD village code is 45045. The nearest hospital or health centre is INFIRMARY, 4 km away. The village votes in Narendranagar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Subodh Uniyal. The population is estimated at 415 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Birsani · this village	352	72%	—
Dharara · Nainbag	164	69%	3.1 km N
Horawala · Vikas Nagar	2,050	72%	3 km W
Masras · Nainbag	184	63%	4.6 km E
Majhaun · Vikas Nagar	172	84%	8 km SE
Bhaler · Vikas Nagar	713	65%	9.1 km NW
Bihar · Kalsi	66	71%	9.7 km N

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Key facts — Birsani

LGD code: 45045
Pincode: 248001
Post office: Araghar
Population (Census 2011): 352
Population (projected 2026): 415
Households: 72
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1035
Literacy rate: 71.9%
Coordinates: 30.43762°N, 77.93289°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Narendranagar
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Subodh Uniyal
Block / Mandal: Vikas Nagar

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

Birsani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

352

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

415

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

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: 352Census 2011
Households: 72Census 2011
Literacy rate: 71.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1035 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4152026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 852026 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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maa bhadra kali mandir
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Shakumbhari Devi
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Mansa/Chinnmasta Devi Temple
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Bhura Dev Temple
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Madhuban
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Getting there

How to reach Birsani

Mandal centre

Vikas Nagar · ≈ 46 km

≈ 1 h 35 min by car · 1 h 53 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dehradun · ≈ 27 km

≈ 55 min by car · 1 h 6 min by bike

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Nearest town · 12,386 people

Sikraudha · ≈ 49 km

≈ 1 h 41 min by car · 2 h by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun16 kmcapital
Delhi215 km
Kolkata1356 km
Mumbai1362 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDehradun17 km
Bus stopLibrary Bus Stop13 km
Hospital / PHCINFIRMARY4 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India10 km
Petrol pumpAshirwad Petrol Pump14 km
CollegeAlpine college11 km
Police stationPolice Station Jakhan15 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Birsani

What is the pincode of Birsani?

The pincode of Birsani, Vikas Nagar tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand is 248001. The post office is Araghar.

Which post office delivers to Birsani?

Mail for Birsani is delivered through Araghar post office, pincode 248001, in Vikas Nagar tehsil, Dehradun district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Birsani located?

Birsani is a village in Vikas Nagar tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Birsani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Birsani village has a population of 352 across 72 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Birsani in?

Birsani falls under the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Birsani in?

Birsani falls under the Narendranagar assembly constituency (AC #11) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Birsani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Birsani village is 71.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Birsani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Birsani village is 1035 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Birsani?

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

Birsani is approximately 27 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 Birsani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Birsani village is 45045.

Which is the nearest town to Birsani?

Sikraudha (population 12,386, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 49 km from Birsani in a straight line.

How big is Birsani compared to other villages in Vikas Nagar tehsil?

Birsani ranks 103 of 141 villages in Vikas Nagar tehsil by Census 2011 population (352 residents).

How far is Birsani from Dehradun?

Birsani is about 16 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 21 km.

How far is Birsani from Delhi?

Birsani is about 215 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 279 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Birsani?

Dehradun is the nearest railway station to Birsani, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Birsani?

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

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Birsani?

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

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Birsani?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Birsani, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Birsani?

Ashirwad Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Birsani, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Who is the MLA of Birsani?

Birsani falls under Narendranagar assembly constituency (AC 11). The sitting MLA is Subodh Uniyal (BJP).

Who is the MP for Birsani?

Birsani is in Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Anil Baluni (Anil Baluni).

What is the population of Birsani in 2026?

Birsani is estimated at 415 people in 2026, up about 18% from 352 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Birsani in?

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