Sarphul village, Ghansali tehsil | Pincode 249155

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Sarphul is a village in Ghansali mandal, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It has a population of 265 across 49 households with a literacy rate of 60%.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Rekha Devi

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LGD code: 42959
Pincode: 249155
Post office: Ghansali
Population: 265
Households: 49
Literacy rate: 60%
Sex ratio: 934 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 136
Distance to district centre: 21 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Dehradun: 70 km
Distance to Delhi: 252 km
Nearest railway station: Rishikesh · 58 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Jakhal Bhardar · 20 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Sarphul compares

By population, Sarphul ranks #104 of 193 villages in Ghansali mandal.

Literacy rate

60.0%

−0.5% vs mandal average

Sarphul: 60.0%
Ghansali mandal: 60.5%
Tehri Garhwal district: 65.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

934

−287 vs mandal average

Sarphul: 934
Ghansali mandal: 1,221

Household size

people per home

5.4

+0.6 vs mandal average

Sarphul: 5.4
Ghansali mandal: 4.8

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

Sarphul at a glance

Sarphul is a village of 265 people in 49 households (Census 2011) in Ghansali tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, the 104th-largest of 193 villages in Ghansali tehsil. Literacy is 60%, about the same as the tehsil average of 61% and the sex ratio is 934 women per 1,000 men. It lies 21 km from the Tehri Garhwal district centre, 43 km from Kulheri, the nearest town, 58 km from Rishikesh railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 249155, served by Ghansali post office; the LGD village code is 42959. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Jakhal Bhardar, 20 km away. The sarpanch is Rekha Devi , and the village votes in Ghanshali assembly constituency, represented by MLA Shakti Lal Shah. The population is estimated at 312 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Sarphul · this village	265	60%	—
Surans · Ghansali	95	75%	0 km N
Saur · Ghansali	294	65%	0 km N
Dakhawan Gaon · Ghansali	355	58%	1.2 km SW
Akhori · Ghansali	1,136	59%	1.3 km NE
Dubri · Dhanaulti	23	70%	1.9 km N
Khaseti · Ghansali	267	59%	1.8 km W

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Key facts — Sarphul

LGD code: 42959
Pincode: 249155
Post office: Ghansali
Population (Census 2011): 265
Population (projected 2026): 312
Households: 49
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 934
Literacy rate: 60.0%
Coordinates: 30.44337°N, 78.74555°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Tehri Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Ghanshali
Member of Parliament: Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah
Member of Legislative Assembly: Shakti Lal Shah
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Rekha Devi
Block / Mandal: Ghansali

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 Tehri Garhwal district level

Then & Now

Sarphul — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

265

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Population · 2026

312

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.4%

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: 265Census 2011
Households: 49Census 2011
Literacy rate: 60.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 934 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3122026 proj. · +17.7% vs 2011
Est. households: 582026 projection
Active job cards: 1,15,704MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 66,951MGNREGA · 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: 866NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 75.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 84.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 42.2%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 · Tehri Garhwal district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Tehri Garhwal district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Tehri 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 Sarphul

Mandal centre

Ghansali · ≈ 4.6 km

≈ 9 min by car · 11 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Tehri Garhwal · ≈ 21 km

≈ 42 min by car · 50 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,444 people

Kulheri · ≈ 43 km

≈ 1 h 28 min by car · 1 h 45 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun70 kmcapital
Delhi252 km
Kolkata1296 km
Mumbai1395 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRishikesh58 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Jakhal Bhardar20 km
ATM / bankPolytechnic SBI ATM25 km
Petrol pumpioc24 km
CollegeHNGU BA GROUND BIRLA CAMPUS25 km
Police stationCheckpoint26 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Sarphul

2 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕MandirTemple3.7 km ↗
🛕ghandyali dharTemple4.5 km ↗

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Lead story

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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News from Tehri Garhwal & Uttarakhand

Recent reporting about this district and state, from the press. Headlines link to the publisher.

Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25
The Times of India2 days ago
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
The Times of India2 days ago
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice5 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
ETV Bharat7 days ago
Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
The Times of India10 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami appoints 101 new government officers
The News Mill14 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Sarphul

What is the pincode of Sarphul?

The pincode of Sarphul, Ghansali tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand is 249155. The post office is Ghansali.

Which post office delivers to Sarphul?

Mail for Sarphul is delivered through Ghansali post office, pincode 249155, in Ghansali tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Sarphul located?

Sarphul is a village in Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Sarphul as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sarphul village has a population of 265 across 49 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Sarphul?

The current sarpanch of Sarphul gram panchayat is Rekha Devi .

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sarphul in?

Sarphul falls under the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sarphul in?

Sarphul falls under the Ghanshali assembly constituency (AC #9) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Sarphul?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sarphul village is 60.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Sarphul?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sarphul village is 934 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sarphul?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sarphul, 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 Sarphul from Tehri Garhwal district centre?

Sarphul is approximately 21 km (straight-line) from the centre of Tehri Garhwal district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Sarphul?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sarphul village is 42959.

Which is the nearest town to Sarphul?

Kulheri (population 10,444, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 43 km from Sarphul in a straight line.

How big is Sarphul compared to other villages in Ghansali tehsil?

Sarphul ranks 104 of 193 villages in Ghansali tehsil by Census 2011 population (265 residents).

How far is Sarphul from Dehradun?

Sarphul is about 70 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 91 km.

How far is Sarphul from Delhi?

Sarphul is about 252 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 328 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Sarphul?

Rishikesh is the nearest railway station to Sarphul, about 58 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 75 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Sarphul?

Government Hospital, Jakhal Bhardar is the nearest hospital or health centre to Sarphul, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Sarphul?

Polytechnic SBI ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Sarphul, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Sarphul?

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

Who is the MLA of Sarphul?

Sarphul falls under Ghanshali assembly constituency (AC 9). The sitting MLA is Shakti Lal Shah (BJP).

Who is the MP for Sarphul?

Sarphul is in Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah (BJP).

What is the population of Sarphul in 2026?

Sarphul is estimated at 312 people in 2026, up about 18% from 265 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Sarphul in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Sarphul?

Rekha Devi is the sarpanch of Sarphul gram panchayat, Ghansali tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Ghansali tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)