Bhandai village, Srinagar tehsil | Pincode 246147

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LGD code: 45566
Pincode: 246147
Post office: Khirshu
Population: 42
Households: 12
Literacy rate: 78.6%
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 20
Distance to district centre: 21 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Dehradun: 100 km
Distance to Delhi: 242 km
Nearest railway station: Kotdwara · 64 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Chipalghat · 12 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhandai compares

By population, Bhandai ranks #120 of 221 villages in Srinagar mandal.

Literacy rate

78.6%

+1.7% vs mandal average

Bhandai: 78.6%
Srinagar mandal: 76.9%
Pauri Garhwal district: 72.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,000

−43 vs mandal average

Bhandai: 1,000
Srinagar mandal: 1,043

Household size

people per home

3.5

−0.6 vs mandal average

Bhandai: 3.5
Srinagar mandal: 4.1

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

Bhandai at a glance

Bhandai is a village of 42 people in 12 households (Census 2011) in Srinagar tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, the 120th-largest of 221 villages in Srinagar tehsil. Literacy is 79%, 2 points above the tehsil average of 77% and the sex ratio is 1,000 women per 1,000 men. It lies 21 km from the Pauri Garhwal district centre, 24 km from Kulheri, the nearest town, 64 km from Kotdwara railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 246147, served by Khirshu post office; the LGD village code is 45566. 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 50 in 2026, up 19% since the 2011 Census.

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Bhandai · this village	42	79%	—
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Gaurali · Srinagar	4	75%	0 km N
Gamsali · Srinagar	39	69%	0 km N
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Key facts — Bhandai

LGD code: 45566
Pincode: 246147
Post office: Khirshu
Population (Census 2011): 42
Population (projected 2026): 50
Households: 12
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1000
Literacy rate: 78.6%
Coordinates: 30.09449°N, 79.04385°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Srinagar
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat
Block / Mandal: Srinagar

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

Bhandai — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+19.0%

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: 42Census 2011
Households: 12Census 2011
Literacy rate: 78.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 502026 proj. · +19% vs 2011
Est. households: 142026 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 Bhandai

Mandal centre

Srinagar · ≈ 2.3 km

≈ 5 min by car · 6 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pauri Garhwal · ≈ 21 km

≈ 43 min by car · 51 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,444 people

Kulheri · ≈ 24 km

≈ 49 min by car · 58 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun100 kmcapital
Delhi242 km
Kolkata1249 km
Mumbai1374 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKotdwara64 km
Bus stopRatkot21 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Chipalghat12 km
ATM / bankPolytechnic SBI ATM30 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum26 km
CollegeUttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry6 km
Police stationRudraprayag Police Station22 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Bhandai

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🛕Budha Bharsar TempleTemple4.0 km ↗

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People often ask about Bhandai

What is the pincode of Bhandai?

The pincode of Bhandai, Srinagar tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand is 246147. The post office is Khirshu.

Which post office delivers to Bhandai?

Mail for Bhandai is delivered through Khirshu post office, pincode 246147, in Srinagar tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bhandai located?

Bhandai is a village in Srinagar tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Bhandai as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhandai village has a population of 42 across 12 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhandai in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhandai in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Bhandai?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhandai village is 78.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhandai?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhandai village is 1000 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhandai?

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

Bhandai is approximately 21 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 Bhandai?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhandai village is 45566.

Which is the nearest town to Bhandai?

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

How big is Bhandai compared to other villages in Srinagar tehsil?

Bhandai ranks 120 of 221 villages in Srinagar tehsil by Census 2011 population (42 residents).

How far is Bhandai from Dehradun?

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

How far is Bhandai from Delhi?

Bhandai is about 242 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 315 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bhandai?

Kotdwara is the nearest railway station to Bhandai, about 64 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 83 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Bhandai?

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

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhandai?

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

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhandai?

Polytechnic SBI ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhandai, about 30 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 39 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bhandai?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Bhandai, about 26 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 34 km.

Who is the MLA of Bhandai?

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

Who is the MP for Bhandai?

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

What is the population of Bhandai in 2026?

Bhandai is estimated at 50 people in 2026, up about 19% from 42 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bhandai in?

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