Badanu village, Bironkhal tehsil | Pincode 246278

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LGD code: 46747
Pincode: 246278
Post office: Syunsinagar
Population: 53
Households: 11
Literacy rate: 58.5%
Sex ratio: 1208 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 26
Distance to district centre: 120 km
Distance to mandal centre: 129 km
Distance to Dehradun: 33 km
Distance to Delhi: 229 km
Nearest railway station: Dehradun · 33 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Nainbagh · 10 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Badanu compares

By population, Badanu ranks #199 of 268 villages in Bironkhal mandal.

Literacy rate

58.5%

−8.7% vs mandal average

Badanu: 58.5%
Bironkhal mandal: 67.2%
Pauri Garhwal district: 72.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,208

−50 vs mandal average

Badanu: 1,208
Bironkhal mandal: 1,258

Household size

people per home

4.8

+0.6 vs mandal average

Badanu: 4.8
Bironkhal mandal: 4.2

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

Badanu at a glance

Badanu is a village of 53 people in 11 households (Census 2011) in Bironkhal tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, the 199th-largest of 268 villages in Bironkhal tehsil. Literacy is 59%, 9 points below the tehsil average of 67% and the sex ratio is 1,208 women per 1,000 men. It lies 120 km from the Pauri Garhwal district centre, 33 km from Dehradun railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 246278, served by Syunsinagar post office; the LGD village code is 46747. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Nainbagh, 10 km away. The village votes in Chaubattakhal assembly constituency, represented by MLA Satpal Maharaj. The population is estimated at 62 in 2026, up 17% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Badanu · this village	53	59%	—
Badanu · Kalsi	230	64%	0 km N
Datanu · Kalsi	134	53%	0.7 km NW
Panuwa · Kalsi	447	69%	1.3 km NW
Amraha · Kalsi	240	49%	1.4 km SE
Hamarau · Kalsi	104	73%	1.4 km SE
Basaha · Kalsi	170	62%	1.5 km E

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Key facts — Badanu

LGD code: 46747
Pincode: 246278
Post office: Syunsinagar
Population (Census 2011): 53
Population (projected 2026): 62
Households: 11
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1208
Literacy rate: 58.5%
Coordinates: 30.58735°N, 77.89845°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Chaubattakhal
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Satpal Maharaj
Block / Mandal: Bironkhal

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 Pauri Garhwal district level

Then & Now

Badanu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.0%

Population · 2026

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: 53Census 2011
Households: 11Census 2011
Literacy rate: 58.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1208 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 622026 proj. · +17% vs 2011
Est. households: 132026 projection
Active job cards: 79,910MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 41,438MGNREGA · 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: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · Pauri Garhwal district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Pauri Garhwal district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Pauri Garhwal 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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Getting there

How to reach Badanu

Mandal centre

Bironkhal · ≈ 129 km

≈ 4 h 25 min by car · 5 h 15 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pauri Garhwal · ≈ 120 km

≈ 4 h 6 min by car · 4 h 53 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun33 kmcapital
Delhi229 km
Kolkata1369 km
Mumbai1376 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDehradun33 km
Bus stopLibrary Bus Stop21 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Nainbagh10 km
ATM / bankState bank of india11 km
Petrol pumpPetrol Pump24 km
CollegeLal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration20 km
Police stationPolice Station Jakhan30 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Badanu

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🛕Shirgul Maharaj TempleTemple2.9 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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Sep

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They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate

Reported by The Times of India.

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Sep

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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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Anant Chaturdashi

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Ananta Vrata — 14 knots on a sacred thread symbolise Vishnu's infinite forms. Al

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Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

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Gandhi Jayanti

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Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi; observed as a national holiday.

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News from Pauri Garhwal & 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 Badanu?

The pincode of Badanu, Bironkhal tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand is 246278. The post office is Syunsinagar.

Which post office delivers to Badanu?

Mail for Badanu is delivered through Syunsinagar post office, pincode 246278, in Bironkhal tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Badanu located?

Badanu is a village in Bironkhal tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Badanu as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Badanu village has a population of 53 across 11 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Badanu in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Badanu in?

Badanu falls under the Chaubattakhal assembly constituency (AC #39) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Badanu?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Badanu village is 58.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Badanu?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Badanu village is 1208 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Badanu?

12 schemes currently match residents of Badanu, 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 Badanu from Pauri Garhwal district centre?

Badanu is approximately 120 km (straight-line) from the centre of Pauri Garhwal district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Badanu?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Badanu village is 46747.

How big is Badanu compared to other villages in Bironkhal tehsil?

Badanu ranks 199 of 268 villages in Bironkhal tehsil by Census 2011 population (53 residents).

How far is Badanu from Dehradun?

Badanu is about 33 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 43 km.

How far is Badanu from Delhi?

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

Which is the nearest railway station to Badanu?

Dehradun is the nearest railway station to Badanu, about 33 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 43 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Badanu?

Library Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Badanu, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Badanu?

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

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Badanu?

State bank of india is the nearest ATM or bank to Badanu, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Badanu?

Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Badanu, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Who is the MLA of Badanu?

Badanu falls under Chaubattakhal assembly constituency (AC 39). The sitting MLA is Satpal Maharaj (BJP).

Who is the MP for Badanu?

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

What is the population of Badanu in 2026?

Badanu is estimated at 62 people in 2026, up about 17% from 53 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Badanu in?

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