Golani village, Pratapnagar tehsil | Pincode 249165

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ANJLI

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LGD code: 43469
Pincode: 249165
Post office: Lambgaon
Population: 209
Households: 38
Literacy rate: 65.6%
Sex ratio: 953 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 125
Distance to district centre: 19 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Dehradun: 62 km
Distance to Delhi: 252 km
Nearest railway station: Rishikesh · 56 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Madannegi · 18 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Golani compares

By population, Golani ranks #87 of 112 villages in Pratapnagar mandal.

Literacy rate

65.6%

+1.3% vs mandal average

Golani: 65.6%
Pratapnagar mandal: 64.3%
Tehri Garhwal district: 65.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

953

−135 vs mandal average

Golani: 953
Pratapnagar mandal: 1,088

Household size

people per home

5.5

+0.4 vs mandal average

Golani: 5.5
Pratapnagar mandal: 5.1

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

Golani at a glance

Golani is a village of 209 people in 38 households (Census 2011) in Pratapnagar tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, the 87th-largest of 112 villages in Pratapnagar tehsil. Literacy is 66%, 1 points above the tehsil average of 64% and the sex ratio is 953 women per 1,000 men. It lies 19 km from the Tehri Garhwal district centre, 53 km from Kulheri, the nearest town, 56 km from Rishikesh railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 249165, served by Lambgaon post office; the LGD village code is 43469. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Madannegi, 18 km away. The sarpanch is ANJLI, and the village votes in Ghanshali assembly constituency, represented by MLA Shakti Lal Shah. The population is estimated at 246 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Key facts — Golani

LGD code: 43469
Pincode: 249165
Post office: Lambgaon
Population (Census 2011): 209
Population (projected 2026): 246
Households: 38
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 953
Literacy rate: 65.6%
Coordinates: 30.51012°N, 78.63824°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: ANJLI
Block / Mandal: Pratapnagar

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

Golani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

209

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Population · 2026

246

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: 209Census 2011
Households: 38Census 2011
Literacy rate: 65.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 953 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2462026 proj. · +17.7% vs 2011
Est. households: 452026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Golani

Mandal centre

Pratapnagar · ≈ 2.7 km

≈ 5 min by car · 7 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Tehri Garhwal · ≈ 19 km

≈ 40 min by car · 47 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,444 people

Kulheri · ≈ 53 km

≈ 1 h 48 min by car · 2 h 8 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun62 kmcapital
Delhi252 km
Kolkata1308 km
Mumbai1397 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRishikesh56 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Madannegi18 km
ATM / banksbi32 km
Petrol pumphp32 km
CollegeHNGU BA GROUND BIRLA CAMPUS35 km
Police stationCheckpoint21 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Golani

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

🛕MandirTemple1.1 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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First day of Diwali; auspicious day for buying gold and utensils.

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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 Golani

What is the pincode of Golani?

The pincode of Golani, Pratapnagar tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand is 249165. The post office is Lambgaon.

Which post office delivers to Golani?

Mail for Golani is delivered through Lambgaon post office, pincode 249165, in Pratapnagar tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Golani located?

Golani is a village in Pratapnagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Golani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Golani village has a population of 209 across 38 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Golani?

The current sarpanch of Golani gram panchayat is ANJLI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Golani in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Golani in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Golani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Golani village is 65.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Golani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Golani village is 953 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Golani?

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

Golani is approximately 19 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 Golani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Golani village is 43469.

Which is the nearest town to Golani?

Kulheri (population 10,444, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 53 km from Golani in a straight line.

How big is Golani compared to other villages in Pratapnagar tehsil?

Golani ranks 87 of 112 villages in Pratapnagar tehsil by Census 2011 population (209 residents).

How far is Golani from Dehradun?

Golani is about 62 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 81 km.

How far is Golani from Delhi?

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

Which is the nearest railway station to Golani?

Rishikesh is the nearest railway station to Golani, about 56 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 73 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Golani?

Government Hospital, Madannegi is the nearest hospital or health centre to Golani, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Golani?

sbi is the nearest ATM or bank to Golani, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 42 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Golani?

hp is the nearest petrol pump to Golani, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 41 km.

Who is the MLA of Golani?

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

Who is the MP for Golani?

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

What is the population of Golani in 2026?

Golani is estimated at 246 people in 2026, up about 18% from 209 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Golani in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Golani?

ANJLI is the sarpanch of Golani gram panchayat, Pratapnagar tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Pratapnagar 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, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)