Banchuri (बांचुरी) — Yamkeshwar, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand

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vinita lakhera

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LGD code: 48785
Pincode: 246121
Population: 398
Households: 101
Literacy rate: 64.6%
Sex ratio: 1211 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 121

Key facts — Banchuri

LGD code: 48785
Pincode: 246121
Population (Census 2011): 398
Population (projected 2026): 469
Households: 101
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1211
Literacy rate: 64.6%
Coordinates: 29.95614°N, 78.48633°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Yamkeshwar
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Renu Bisht
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: vinita lakhera
Block / Mandal: Yamkeshwar

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

Banchuri — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

398

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

469

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

101

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

119

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: 398Census 2011
Households: 101Census 2011
Literacy rate: 64.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1211 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4692026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 1192026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places in Banchuri

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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Healthcare

Hospital
Government Hospital, Katghar
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What is the pincode of Banchuri?

The pincode of Banchuri, Yamkeshwar mandal, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand is 246121.

In which district is Banchuri located?

Banchuri is a village in Yamkeshwar mandal of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Banchuri as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Banchuri village has a population of 398 across 101 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Banchuri?

The current sarpanch of Banchuri gram panchayat is vinita lakhera.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Banchuri in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Banchuri in?

Banchuri falls under the Yamkeshwar assembly constituency (AC #36) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Banchuri?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Banchuri village is 64.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Banchuri?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Banchuri village is 1211 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Banchuri?

The nearest health facility to Banchuri is Government Hospital, Katghar (~3.5 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Banchuri?

12 schemes currently match residents of Banchuri, including Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana (Uttarakhand), Vidhwa Pension Yojana (Uttarakhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Banchuri?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Banchuri village is 48785.

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