Bhugtari - Kalsi, Dehradun

Bhugtari is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Khataar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhugtari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhugtari is 044909. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.59 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Bhugtari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhugtari

According to the 2011 Census, Bhugtari village had a total population of 100 people, including 53 males and 47 females, living in 11 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.64%, with male literacy at 78.72% and female literacy at 46.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bhugtari

Bhugtari is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Bhugtari

Bhugtari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Bhugtari is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Bhugtari is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhugtari

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhugtari village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bhugtari

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhugtari village are given below:

FAQs about Bhugtari