Indian Village Directory

Desau Village

Desau is an inhabited village in Kalsi Sub-district of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 044895, the Census 2011 record lists 211 people in 33 households and the reported area is 208.26 hectares. The local references include Desau Gram Panchayat, Kalsi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Vikasnagar at about 52 km.

In short:

Desau is a village in Kalsi Sub-district, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 044895 and 211 people in 33 households.

Village Code044895
Population211
Households33
Area208.26 hectares
Nearest TownVikasnagar

Detailed village profile

Desau at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 211 people, 208.26 hectares of reported area and Vikasnagar as the nearest town reference for Desau, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Dehradun
Sub-district Kalsi
CD Block Kalsi
Gram Panchayat DESAU
  • Desau falls under Kalsi Sub-district in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 044895.
  • The record lists 211 people living in 33 households.
  • The reported village area is 208.26 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Vikasnagar.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Desau
Census Village Code
044895
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Dehradun
District Census Code
060
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kalsi
Sub-district Census Code
00302
CD Block
Kalsi
Gram Panchayat
Desau
Households
33
Population
211
Male Population
108
Female Population
103
Sex Ratio
953.7
Area
208.26 hectares
Area
2.08 sq km
Nearest Town
Vikasnagar
Nearest Town Distance
52 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
248165
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 101.32 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.39 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 27.96% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 72.04% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Desau in the official administrative record. Census village code 044895, Desau Gram Panchayat and Kalsi CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
060
Sub-district Census Code
00302
Village Census Code
044895
CD Block Code
0029
CD Block Name
Kalsi
Gram Panchayat Name
Desau

Location and Distance

Vikasnagar is the nearest town listed for Desau, about 52 km away. Dehradun is listed as the district headquarters at about 101 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kalsi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
46 km
District Headquarter
Dehradun
Distance from District Headquarter
101 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Vikasnagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
52 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
101 km
Nearest Town
Vikasnagar
Distance from Nearest Town
52 km
Total Geographical Area
208.26 hectares
Area
2.08 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 211 people in 33 households, with 108 male residents and 103 female residents. The average household size is 6.39, and SC share is 27.96% and ST share is 72.04% for Desau. Population density works out to about 101.32 people per sq km.

Total Households
33
Total Population
211
Male Population
108
Female Population
103
Sex Ratio
953.7
Average Household Size
6.39
SC Population
59
SC Male Population
27
SC Female Population
32
SC Population Share
27.96
ST Population
152
ST Male Population
81
ST Female Population
71
ST Population Share
72.04
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Desau list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
6
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Desau include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
60 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Desau.

Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Desau include Anganwadi centre and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Desau is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 12 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Desau show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Other Millets and Paddy and net sown area is 39.52 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Other Millets
Agricultural Commodities Third
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
37.1 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
50 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.32 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
7.32 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
39.52
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
39.52 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Desau village located?

Desau is in Kalsi Sub-district of Dehradun district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Desau village in?

Desau village is in Dehradun district.

Which state is Desau village in?

Desau village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Desau under?

Desau comes under Kalsi Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Desau?

The Census village code of Desau is 044895.

Which Gram Panchayat is Desau under?

Desau is listed under DESAU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kalsi.

What is the population of Desau village?

The village record lists 211 people and 33 households for Desau.

How many households are in Desau village?

The village record lists 33 households for Desau.

What is the male and female population of Desau?

The record lists 108 male residents and 103 female residents for Desau.

What is the sex ratio of Desau village?

The sex ratio of Desau is 953.7 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Desau village?

The reported geographical area of Desau is 208.26 hectares.

What is the population density of Desau village?

The approximate population density of Desau is 101.32 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Desau?

The nearest town listed for Desau is Vikasnagar, about 52 km away.

How far is Desau from the district headquarters?

Desau is about 101 km from Dehradun, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Desau from the sub-district headquarters?

Desau is about 46 km from Kalsi, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Desau?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Desau.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Desau?

For Desau, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Other Millets and Paddy and net sown area is 39.52 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Desau.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.