Bhankoli village, Puraula tehsil | Pincode 249171

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

AMEEN SINGH

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LGD code: 40179
Pincode: 249171
Post office: Naugaon
Population: 1,027
Households: 114
Literacy rate: 57.6%
Sex ratio: 1075 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 412
Distance to district centre: 14 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Dehradun: 51 km
Distance to Delhi: 256 km
Nearest railway station: Dehradun · 51 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: GOVERNMENT VETERINARY HOSPITAL · 16 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhankoli compares

By population, Bhankoli ranks #6 of 84 villages in Puraula mandal.

Literacy rate

57.6%

−5.5% vs mandal average

Bhankoli: 57.6%
Puraula mandal: 63.1%
Uttar Kashi district: 65.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,075

+100 vs mandal average

Bhankoli: 1,075
Puraula mandal: 975

Household size

people per home

9.0

+3.8 vs mandal average

Bhankoli: 9.0
Puraula mandal: 5.2

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

Bhankoli at a glance

Bhankoli is a village of 1,027 people in 114 households (Census 2011) in Puraula tehsil, Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand, the 6th-largest of 84 villages in Puraula tehsil. Literacy is 58%, 6 points below the tehsil average of 63% and the sex ratio is 1,075 women per 1,000 men. It lies 14 km from the Uttar Kashi district centre, 51 km from Dehradun railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 249171, served by Naugaon post office; the LGD village code is 40179. The nearest hospital or health centre is GOVERNMENT VETERINARY HOSPITAL, 16 km away. The sarpanch is AMEEN SINGH, and the village votes in Purola assembly constituency, represented by MLA Durgeshwar Lal. The population is estimated at 1,211 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bhankoli · this village	1,027	58%	—
Bhadrali · Puraula	229	69%	0 km N
Bhankoli · Puraula	0	—	0 km N
Chamroli · Barakot	237	60%	0 km N
Chandeli · Puraula	630	68%	0 km N
Sar Gaon · Puraula	309	53%	1 km N
Mahargaon · Puraula	735	61%	1.3 km NW

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Key facts — Bhankoli

LGD code: 40179
Pincode: 249171
Post office: Naugaon
Population (Census 2011): 1,027
Population (projected 2026): 1,211
Households: 114
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1075
Literacy rate: 57.6%
Coordinates: 30.72498°N, 78.26364°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Tehri Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Purola
Member of Parliament: Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah
Member of Legislative Assembly: Durgeshwar Lal
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: AMEEN SINGH
Block / Mandal: Puraula

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

Bhankoli — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,027

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,211

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

114

Census 2011 baseline

+17.5%

Households · 2026

134

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: 1,027Census 2011
Households: 114Census 2011
Literacy rate: 57.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1075 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2112026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1342026 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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Notable places near Bhankoli · Uttar Kashi district area

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Getting there

How to reach Bhankoli

Mandal centre

Puraula · ≈ 4.7 km

≈ 10 min by car · 12 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Uttar Kashi · ≈ 14 km

≈ 29 min by car · 35 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun51 kmcapital
Delhi256 km
Kolkata1351 km
Mumbai1404 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDehradun51 km
Bus stopBingsi Chani18 km
Hospital / PHCGOVERNMENT VETERINARY HOSPITAL16 km
ATM / bankGramind Bank17 km
Petrol pumpPetrol Pump36 km
CollegeLal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration35 km
Police stationDungidhar Police Chowki41 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Bhankoli

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🛕Nagal Naag Devta mandirTemple4.0 km ↗
🛕Baba baukh nagrajaTemple4.6 km ↗
🛕TempleTemple4.7 km ↗

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September 2026

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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25

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They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate

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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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Ganesh Chaturthi

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Vinayaka installation on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. Madhyahna puja muhurat 11:

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Hartalika Teej

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Rishi Panchami

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Observed the day after Ganesh Chaturthi. Traditional fast honouring the Saptarsh

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Vishwakarma Puja

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Craftsmen, mechanics, factory workers, drivers and shopkeepers honour Vishwakarm

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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
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They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
The Times of Indiayesterday
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice4 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
ETV Bharat6 days ago
Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
The Times of India9 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami appoints 101 new government officers
The News Mill13 days ago

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What is the pincode of Bhankoli?

The pincode of Bhankoli, Puraula tehsil, Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand is 249171. The post office is Naugaon.

Which post office delivers to Bhankoli?

Mail for Bhankoli is delivered through Naugaon post office, pincode 249171, in Puraula tehsil, Uttar Kashi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bhankoli located?

Bhankoli is a village in Puraula tehsil of Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Bhankoli as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhankoli village has a population of 1,027 across 114 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bhankoli?

The current sarpanch of Bhankoli gram panchayat is AMEEN SINGH.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhankoli in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhankoli in?

Bhankoli falls under the Purola assembly constituency (AC #1) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Bhankoli?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhankoli village is 57.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhankoli?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhankoli village is 1075 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhankoli?

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

Bhankoli is approximately 14 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 Bhankoli?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhankoli village is 40179.

How big is Bhankoli compared to other villages in Puraula tehsil?

Bhankoli ranks 6 of 84 villages in Puraula tehsil by Census 2011 population (1,027 residents).

How far is Bhankoli from Dehradun?

Bhankoli is about 51 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 66 km.

How far is Bhankoli from Delhi?

Bhankoli is about 256 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 333 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bhankoli?

Dehradun is the nearest railway station to Bhankoli, about 51 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 66 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Bhankoli?

Bingsi Chani is the nearest bus stop to Bhankoli, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhankoli?

GOVERNMENT VETERINARY HOSPITAL is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhankoli, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhankoli?

Gramind Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhankoli, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bhankoli?

Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Bhankoli, about 36 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 47 km.

Who is the MLA of Bhankoli?

Bhankoli falls under Purola assembly constituency (AC 1). The sitting MLA is Durgeshwar Lal (BJP).

Who is the MP for Bhankoli?

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

What is the population of Bhankoli in 2026?

Bhankoli is estimated at 1,211 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,027 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bhankoli in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Bhankoli?

AMEEN SINGH is the sarpanch of Bhankoli gram panchayat, Puraula tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Puraula 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)