Kur village, Rajgarhi tehsil | Pincode 249141

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Kur is a village in Rajgarhi mandal, Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand, with a population of 242 across 44 households. The village has a literacy rate of 52.5% and is located at coordinates 30.147°N, 78.347°E.

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LGD code: 40291
Pincode: 249141
Post office: Burkot
Population: 242
Households: 44
Literacy rate: 52.5%
Sex ratio: 1068 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 60
Distance to district centre: 62 km
Distance to mandal centre: 57 km
Distance to Dehradun: 36 km
Distance to Delhi: 203 km
Nearest railway station: Rishikesh · 7 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Ayurveda Center · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kur compares

By population, Kur ranks #77 of 125 villages in Rajgarhi mandal.

Literacy rate

52.5%

−11.9% vs mandal average

Kur: 52.5%
Rajgarhi mandal: 64.4%
Uttar Kashi district: 65.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,068

+96 vs mandal average

Kur: 1,068
Rajgarhi mandal: 972

Household size

people per home

5.5

+0.6 vs mandal average

Kur: 5.5
Rajgarhi mandal: 4.9

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

Kur at a glance

Kur is a village of 242 people in 44 households (Census 2011) in Rajgarhi tehsil, Uttar Kashi district, Uttarakhand, the 77th-largest of 125 villages in Rajgarhi tehsil. Literacy is 53%, 12 points below the tehsil average of 64% and the sex ratio is 1,068 women per 1,000 men. It lies 62 km from the Uttar Kashi district centre, 25 km from Harsoli, the nearest town, 7 km from Rishikesh railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 249141, served by Burkot post office; the LGD village code is 40291. The nearest hospital or health centre is Ayurveda Center, 3 km away. The village votes in Gangotri assembly constituency, represented by MLA Suresh Singh Chauhan. The population is estimated at 285 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kur · this village	242	53%	—
Kyarki · Pauri	0	—	1 km SE
Kyarki · Narendra Nagar	265	60%	1 km SE
Kyarki · Rudraprayag	165	66%	1 km SE
Juddi · Nakur	2,469	62%	1.7 km NE
Jakhani · Kanda	403	62%	2.5 km N
Jakhani · Pithoragarh	—	—	2.5 km N

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Key facts — Kur

LGD code: 40291
Pincode: 249141
Post office: Burkot
Population (Census 2011): 242
Population (projected 2026): 285
Households: 44
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1068
Literacy rate: 52.5%
Coordinates: 30.14748°N, 78.34679°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Tehri Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gangotri
Member of Parliament: Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah
Member of Legislative Assembly: Suresh Singh Chauhan
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

Kur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

242

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

285

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

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: 242Census 2011
Households: 44Census 2011
Literacy rate: 52.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1068 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2852026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 522026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places near Kur · Uttar Kashi district area

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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Getting there

How to reach Kur

Mandal centre

Rajgarhi · ≈ 57 km

≈ 1 h 57 min by car · 2 h 19 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Uttar Kashi · ≈ 62 km

≈ 2 h 8 min by car · 2 h 32 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,246 people

Harsoli · ≈ 25 km

≈ 51 min by car · 1 h 1 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun36 kmcapital
Delhi203 km
Kolkata1305 km
Mumbai1349 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRishikesh7 km
Bus stopGMVN Bus Stand6 km
Hospital / PHCAyurveda Center3 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India3 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil4 km
CollegeDrona's College34 km
Police stationPolice station3 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Kur

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

🛕Osho Ganga DhamTemple1.9 km ↗
🛕Gujarati TempleTemple2.4 km ↗
🛕GhatTemple2.7 km ↗
🛕Trayambakeshwar TempleTemple2.8 km ↗
🛕Shiva StatueTemple2.8 km ↗
🛕Babaji TempleTemple2.8 km ↗
🛕Saccha Dam Shiva TempleTemple2.9 km ↗
🛕LaxmanTemple2.9 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Kur

10 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🏫Maa Yoga AshramSchool2.7 km ↗
🏫Yoga EssenceSchool2.7 km ↗
🏫World peace yoga schoolSchool2.8 km ↗
🏫Yoga essence ashramSchool2.9 km ↗
🏫Rishikesh Yog NirvanaSchool2.9 km ↗
🏫Guru Yog PeethSchool2.9 km ↗
🏫Yogkulam Yoga SchoolSchool2.9 km ↗
🏫rishikesh yoga teacher training centerSchool3.0 km ↗
🏫Vinyasa YogashalaSchool3.0 km ↗
🏫vinyasa yogashala schoolSchool3.0 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 India4 days ago
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
The Times of India4 days ago
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice7 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
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Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
The Times of India12 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami appoints 101 new government officers
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What is the pincode of Kur?

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

Which post office delivers to Kur?

Mail for Kur 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 Kur located?

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

What is the population of Kur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kur village has a population of 242 across 44 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kur in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kur in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Kur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kur village is 52.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Kur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kur village is 1068 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kur?

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

Kur is approximately 62 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 Kur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kur village is 40291.

Which is the nearest town to Kur?

Harsoli (population 11,246, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 25 km from Kur in a straight line.

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

Kur ranks 77 of 125 villages in Rajgarhi tehsil by Census 2011 population (242 residents).

How far is Kur from Dehradun?

Kur is about 36 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 46 km.

How far is Kur from Delhi?

Kur is about 203 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 264 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kur?

Rishikesh is the nearest railway station to Kur, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kur?

GMVN Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Kur, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kur?

Ayurveda Center is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kur, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kur?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Kur, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kur?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Kur, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Who is the MLA of Kur?

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

Who is the MP for Kur?

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

Which schools and colleges are near Kur?

Within 5 km of Kur: Maa Yoga Ashram (2.7 km), Yoga Essence (2.7 km), World peace yoga school (2.8 km), Yoga essence ashram (2.9 km) and 6 more, as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Kur in 2026?

Kur is estimated at 285 people in 2026, up about 18% from 242 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kur in?

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