Khand village, Rajgarhi tehsil | Pincode 249141

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SUCHITA

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LGD code: 40333
Pincode: 249141
Post office: Burkot
Population: 297
Households: 57
Literacy rate: 60.9%
Sex ratio: 1106 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 151
Distance to district centre: 5 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Dehradun: 52 km
Distance to Delhi: 255 km
Nearest railway station: Dehradun · 52 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dr. Subhash Bazaz · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Khand compares

By population, Khand ranks #66 of 125 villages in Rajgarhi mandal.

Literacy rate

60.9%

−3.5% vs mandal average

Khand: 60.9%
Rajgarhi mandal: 64.4%
Uttar Kashi district: 65.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,106

+134 vs mandal average

Khand: 1,106
Rajgarhi mandal: 972

Household size

people per home

5.2

+0.3 vs mandal average

Khand: 5.2
Rajgarhi mandal: 4.9

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

Khand at a glance

Khand is a village of 297 people in 57 households (Census 2011) in Rajgarhi tehsil, Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand, the 66th-largest of 125 villages in Rajgarhi tehsil. Literacy is 61%, 4 points below the tehsil average of 64% and the sex ratio is 1,106 women per 1,000 men. It lies 5 km from the Uttar Kashi district centre, 52 km from Dehradun railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 249141, served by Burkot post office; the LGD village code is 40333. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dr. Subhash Bazaz, 8 km away. The sarpanch is SUCHITA , and the village votes in Gangotri assembly constituency, represented by MLA Suresh Singh Chauhan. The population is estimated at 350 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Khand · this village	297	61%	—
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Key facts — Khand

LGD code: 40333
Pincode: 249141
Post office: Burkot
Population (Census 2011): 297
Population (projected 2026): 350
Households: 57
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1106
Literacy rate: 60.9%
Coordinates: 30.67149°N, 78.38006°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Tehri Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gangotri
Member of Parliament: Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah
Member of Legislative Assembly: Suresh Singh Chauhan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUCHITA
Block / Mandal: Rajgarhi

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

Khand — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

297

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

350

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.5%

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: 297Census 2011
Households: 57Census 2011
Literacy rate: 60.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1106 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3502026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 672026 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 Khand · Uttar Kashi district area

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Getting there

How to reach Khand

Mandal centre

Rajgarhi · ≈ 4.5 km

≈ 9 min by car · 11 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Uttar Kashi · ≈ 4.7 km

≈ 10 min by car · 12 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun52 kmcapital
Delhi255 km
Kolkata1339 km
Mumbai1403 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDehradun52 km
Hospital / PHCDr. Subhash Bazaz8 km
ATM / bankGramind Bank29 km
Petrol pumpPetrol Pump38 km
CollegeLal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration38 km
Police stationDungidhar Police Chowki32 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Khand

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🛕Nagni Thang MandirTemple4.3 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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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 India3 days ago
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
The Times of India3 days ago
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice6 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
ETV Bharat8 days ago
Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
The Times of India11 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami appoints 101 new government officers
The News Mill15 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Khand

What is the pincode of Khand?

The pincode of Khand, Rajgarhi tehsil, Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand is 249141. The post office is Burkot.

Which post office delivers to Khand?

Mail for Khand is delivered through Burkot post office, pincode 249141, in Rajgarhi tehsil, Uttar Kashi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Khand located?

Khand is a village in Rajgarhi tehsil of Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Khand as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Khand village has a population of 297 across 57 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Khand?

The current sarpanch of Khand gram panchayat is SUCHITA .

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khand in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khand in?

Khand falls under the Gangotri assembly constituency (AC #3) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Khand?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Khand village is 60.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Khand?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Khand village is 1106 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khand?

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

Khand is approximately 5 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 Khand?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Khand village is 40333.

How big is Khand compared to other villages in Rajgarhi tehsil?

Khand ranks 66 of 125 villages in Rajgarhi tehsil by Census 2011 population (297 residents).

How far is Khand from Dehradun?

Khand is about 52 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 67 km.

How far is Khand from Delhi?

Khand is about 255 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 332 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Khand?

Dehradun is the nearest railway station to Khand, about 52 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 67 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Khand?

Dr. Subhash Bazaz is the nearest hospital or health centre to Khand, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Khand?

Gramind Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Khand, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 37 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Khand?

Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Khand, about 38 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 50 km.

Who is the MLA of Khand?

Khand falls under Gangotri assembly constituency (AC 3). The sitting MLA is Suresh Singh Chauhan (BJP).

Who is the MP for Khand?

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

What is the population of Khand in 2026?

Khand is estimated at 350 people in 2026, up about 18% from 297 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Khand in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Khand?

SUCHITA is the sarpanch of Khand gram panchayat, Rajgarhi tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Rajgarhi 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)