Kansi village, Chinyali Saur tehsil | Pincode 249196

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LGD code: 40657
Pincode: 249196
Post office: Chiniyalisour
Population: 583
Households: 115
Literacy rate: 52.1%
Sex ratio: 1120 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 310
Distance to district centre: 20 km
Distance to mandal centre: 8 km
Distance to Dehradun: 37 km
Distance to Delhi: 240 km
Nearest railway station: Dehradun · 37 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Saklani Eye Clinic · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kansi compares

By population, Kansi ranks #27 of 106 villages in Chinyali Saur mandal.

Literacy rate

52.1%

−11.9% vs mandal average

Kansi: 52.1%
Chinyali Saur mandal: 64.0%
Uttar Kashi district: 65.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,120

+79 vs mandal average

Kansi: 1,120
Chinyali Saur mandal: 1,041

Household size

people per home

5.1

+0.1 vs mandal average

Kansi: 5.1
Chinyali Saur mandal: 5.0

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

Kansi at a glance

Kansi is a village of 583 people in 115 households (Census 2011) in Chinyali Saur tehsil, Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand, the 27th-largest of 106 villages in Chinyali Saur tehsil. Literacy is 52%, 12 points below the tehsil average of 64% and the sex ratio is 1,120 women per 1,000 men. It lies 20 km from the Uttar Kashi district centre, 37 km from Dehradun railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 249196, served by Chiniyalisour post office; the LGD village code is 40657. The nearest hospital or health centre is Saklani Eye Clinic, 3 km away. The village votes in Yamunotri assembly constituency, represented by MLA Sanjay Dobhal. The population is estimated at 687 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kansi · this village	583	52%	—
Kansi · Rajgarhi	591	61%	0 km N
Ghon · Kandisaur	434	62%	1.5 km SE
Thirani · Kandisaur	183	68%	1.6 km W
Majkhet · Shama	473	77%	2 km SW
Bagon · Kandisaur	393	56%	3.2 km N
Syampur · Pauri	89	64%	3.3 km NE

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Key facts — Kansi

LGD code: 40657
Pincode: 249196
Post office: Chiniyalisour
Population (Census 2011): 583
Population (projected 2026): 687
Households: 115
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1120
Literacy rate: 52.1%
Coordinates: 30.55864°N, 78.29274°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Tehri Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Yamunotri
Member of Parliament: Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sanjay Dobhal
Block / Mandal: Chinyali Saur

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 Uttar Kashi district level

Then & Now

Kansi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

583

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

687

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

115

Census 2011 baseline

+18.3%

Households · 2026

136

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: 583Census 2011
Households: 115Census 2011
Literacy rate: 52.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1120 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6872026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 1362026 projection
Active job cards: 74,540MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 55,796MGNREGA · 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 · Uttar Kashi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Uttar Kashi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Uttar Kashi 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 Kansi

Mandal centre

Chinyali Saur · ≈ 8.1 km

≈ 17 min by car · 20 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Uttar Kashi · ≈ 20 km

≈ 41 min by car · 48 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun37 kmcapital
Delhi240 km
Kolkata1337 km
Mumbai1388 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDehradun37 km
Bus stopTehri Bus Stand22 km
Hospital / PHCSaklani Eye Clinic3 km
ATM / bankBaroda24 km
Petrol pumpPetrol Pump24 km
CollegeLal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration25 km
Police stationDungidhar Police Chowki24 km

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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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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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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 Uttar Kashi & Uttarakhand

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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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People often ask about Kansi

What is the pincode of Kansi?

The pincode of Kansi, Chinyali Saur tehsil, Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand is 249196. The post office is Chiniyalisour.

Which post office delivers to Kansi?

Mail for Kansi is delivered through Chiniyalisour post office, pincode 249196, in Chinyali Saur tehsil, Uttar Kashi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kansi located?

Kansi is a village in Chinyali Saur tehsil of Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Kansi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kansi village has a population of 583 across 115 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kansi in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kansi in?

Kansi falls under the Yamunotri assembly constituency (AC #2) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Kansi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kansi village is 52.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Kansi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kansi village is 1120 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kansi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kansi, 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 Kansi from Uttar Kashi district centre?

Kansi is approximately 20 km (straight-line) from the centre of Uttar Kashi district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Kansi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kansi village is 40657.

How big is Kansi compared to other villages in Chinyali Saur tehsil?

Kansi ranks 27 of 106 villages in Chinyali Saur tehsil by Census 2011 population (583 residents).

How far is Kansi from Dehradun?

Kansi is about 37 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 48 km.

How far is Kansi from Delhi?

Kansi is about 240 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 312 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kansi?

Dehradun is the nearest railway station to Kansi, about 37 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 48 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kansi?

Tehri Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Kansi, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kansi?

Saklani Eye Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kansi, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kansi?

Baroda is the nearest ATM or bank to Kansi, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kansi?

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

Who is the MLA of Kansi?

Kansi falls under Yamunotri assembly constituency (AC 2). The sitting MLA is Sanjay Dobhal (IND).

Who is the MP for Kansi?

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

What is the population of Kansi in 2026?

Kansi is estimated at 687 people in 2026, up about 18% from 583 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kansi in?

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