Paithani village, Chakisain tehsil | Pincode 246123

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Paithani is a village in Chakisain mandal, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It has a population of 504 across 112 households with a literacy rate of 68.3%.

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LGD code: 46452
Pincode: 246123
Post office: Chipalghat (A)
Population: 504
Households: 112
Literacy rate: 68.3%
Sex ratio: 924 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 220
Distance to district centre: 22 km
Distance to mandal centre: 1 km
Distance to Dehradun: 100 km
Distance to Delhi: 244 km
Nearest railway station: Kotdwara · 65 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Chipalghat · 12 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Paithani compares

By population, Paithani ranks #18 of 115 villages in Chakisain mandal.

Literacy rate

68.3%

+9.0% vs mandal average

Paithani: 68.3%
Chakisain mandal: 59.3%
Pauri Garhwal district: 72.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

924

−287 vs mandal average

Paithani: 924
Chakisain mandal: 1,211

Household size

people per home

4.5

−0.4 vs mandal average

Paithani: 4.5
Chakisain mandal: 4.9

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

Paithani at a glance

Paithani is a village of 504 people in 112 households (Census 2011) in Chakisain tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, the 18th-largest of 115 villages in Chakisain tehsil. Literacy is 68%, 9 points above the tehsil average of 59% and the sex ratio is 924 women per 1,000 men. It lies 22 km from the Pauri Garhwal district centre, 24 km from Kulheri, the nearest town, 65 km from Kotdwara railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 246123, served by Chipalghat (A) post office; the LGD village code is 46452. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Chipalghat, 12 km away. The village votes in Srinagar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat. The population is estimated at 594 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Paithani · this village	504	68%	—
Maithawa · Chakisain	274	63%	0 km N
Guliyari · Chakisain	150	57%	0.5 km NW
Sunargoan · Srinagar	—	—	1.2 km S
Sunar Gaon · Chakisain	365	69%	1.2 km S
Sural Gaon · Srinagar	194	75%	1.2 km S
Suj Gaon · Srinagar	0	—	1.2 km S

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Key facts — Paithani

LGD code: 46452
Pincode: 246123
Post office: Chipalghat (A)
Population (Census 2011): 504
Population (projected 2026): 594
Households: 112
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 924
Literacy rate: 68.3%
Coordinates: 30.10978°N, 79.04670°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Srinagar
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat
Block / Mandal: Chakisain

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

Paithani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

504

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

594

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

112

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

132

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: 504Census 2011
Households: 112Census 2011
Literacy rate: 68.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 924 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5942026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1322026 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 Paithani

Mandal centre

Chakisain · ≈ 1.2 km

≈ 2 min by car · 3 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pauri Garhwal · ≈ 22 km

≈ 46 min by car · 54 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,444 people

Kulheri · ≈ 24 km

≈ 50 min by car · 1 h by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun100 kmcapital
Delhi244 km
Kolkata1250 km
Mumbai1376 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKotdwara65 km
Bus stopKalina (soad)21 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Chipalghat12 km
ATM / bankPolytechnic SBI ATM29 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum25 km
CollegeUttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry7 km
Police stationRudraprayag Police Station21 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Paithani

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🛕Tarakund Shiva TempleTemple3.7 km ↗

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People often ask about Paithani

What is the pincode of Paithani?

The pincode of Paithani, Chakisain tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand is 246123. The post office is Chipalghat (A).

Which post office delivers to Paithani?

Mail for Paithani is delivered through Chipalghat (A) post office, pincode 246123, in Chakisain tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Paithani located?

Paithani is a village in Chakisain tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Paithani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Paithani village has a population of 504 across 112 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Paithani in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Paithani in?

Paithani falls under the Srinagar assembly constituency (AC #38) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Paithani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Paithani village is 68.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Paithani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Paithani village is 924 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Paithani?

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

Paithani is approximately 22 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 Paithani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Paithani village is 46452.

Which is the nearest town to Paithani?

Kulheri (population 10,444, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 24 km from Paithani in a straight line.

How big is Paithani compared to other villages in Chakisain tehsil?

Paithani ranks 18 of 115 villages in Chakisain tehsil by Census 2011 population (504 residents).

How far is Paithani from Dehradun?

Paithani is about 100 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 130 km.

How far is Paithani from Delhi?

Paithani is about 244 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 317 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Paithani?

Kotdwara is the nearest railway station to Paithani, about 65 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 84 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Paithani?

Kalina (soad) is the nearest bus stop to Paithani, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Paithani?

Government Hospital, Chipalghat is the nearest hospital or health centre to Paithani, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Paithani?

Polytechnic SBI ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Paithani, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 38 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Paithani?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Paithani, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 33 km.

Who is the MLA of Paithani?

Paithani falls under Srinagar assembly constituency (AC 38). The sitting MLA is Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat (BJP).

Who is the MP for Paithani?

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

What is the population of Paithani in 2026?

Paithani is estimated at 594 people in 2026, up about 18% from 504 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Paithani in?

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

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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)