Indian Village Directory

Almora District Village Directory

The Almora district village directory covers 2,289 Census 2011 village records across 9 sub-districts in Uttarakhand. These records help you compare Census village codes, population, households, village area, local facilities, nearest-town details and administrative paths before opening an individual village profile. Across the available records, Almora district has 2,184 inhabited villages, 105 uninhabited village entries, 560,192 people and 125,209 households, with 291,667 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Almora has the most village records; Baghan is the largest listed village by population; Dwarahat Range has the largest recorded area. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 2,184 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 1,901 villages, all-weather road is reported for 475 villages. The figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records; postal context covers 326 offices and 33 PINs; banking context uses Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ATM, CDM and CRM access records.

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Quick answer: Almora district has 2,289 Census 2011 village records in this directory, grouped under 9 sub-districts in Uttarakhand.
Local Admin Units9
Villages2,289
Population560,192
Households125,209
Area (ha)291,666.91

Sub-districts in Almora

The sub-district-wise table compares 9 sub-districts in Almora district using Census 2011 village records. Almora has 454 villages, about 20% of the district list. Dwarahat covers the largest recorded village area.

Sub-district-wise Village List
Sub-districtCensus CodeVillagesVillage ShareInhabited %PopulationPopulation ShareAvg Pop / VillageHouseholdsArea (ha)Area SharePop / sq kmLargest Village
Almora 00330 454 20% 94% 123,884 22% 273 26,417 44,630.46 15% 277.6 Mall
Bhanoli 00333 228 10% 98% 57,824 10% 254 12,167 28,734.49 9.9% 201.2 Dungra
Bhikiyasain 00325 397 17% 95% 70,487 13% 178 16,994 39,091.31 13% 180.3 Bhikiyasin
Chaukhutiya 00326 176 7.7% 93% 46,051 8.2% 262 10,832 27,698.09 9.5% 166.3 Masi
Dwarahat 00329 220 9.6% 94% 52,319 9.3% 238 12,419 55,988.48 19% 93.4 Malli Mirai
Jainti 00332 125 5.5% 94% 30,981 5.5% 248 6,349 13,414.82 4.6% 230.9 Dol
Ranikhet 00328 307 13% 98% 81,238 15% 265 17,556 27,673.90 9.5% 293.6 Baghan
Someshwar 00331 150 6.6% 94% 40,282 7.2% 269 9,697 10,498.11 3.6% 383.7 Chhani Lwesal
Sult 00327 232 10% 98% 57,126 10% 246 12,778 43,937.25 15% 130 Jakh

Sub-districts with the most village records

Almora, Bhikiyasain and Ranikhet are the sub-districts with the most village records in Almora district. Almora ranks first with 454 villages, 123,884 people and 277.6 people per sq km. Use this ranking to start local village search, Census code lookup and sub-district comparison.

Top Local Admin Units by Village Count
RankSub-districtVillagesVillage SharePopulationPopulation ShareArea (ha)Area Share
1 Almora 454 20% 123,884 22% 44,630.46 15%
2 Bhikiyasain 397 17% 70,487 13% 39,091.31 13%
3 Ranikhet 307 13% 81,238 15% 27,673.90 9.5%
4 Sult 232 10% 57,126 10% 43,937.25 15%
5 Bhanoli 228 10% 57,824 10% 28,734.49 9.9%
6 Dwarahat 220 9.6% 52,319 9.3% 55,988.48 19%
7 Chaukhutiya 176 7.7% 46,051 8.2% 27,698.09 9.5%
8 Someshwar 150 6.6% 40,282 7.2% 10,498.11 3.6%
9 Jainti 125 5.5% 30,981 5.5% 13,414.82 4.6%

Largest Villages by Population

Baghan is the highest-population village listed for Almora district, with 3,589 people and 857 households. That is 0.6% of the district's listed village population. The average household size is 4.2. The nearest town is Ranikhet; 4.0 km away.

Largest Villages by Population
RankVillagePopulationDistrict Pop ShareHouseholdsAvg Household SizeArea (ha)Pop / sq kmNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Baghan 3,589 0.6% 857 4.2 116.13 3,090.5 Ranikhet 4.0
2 Mall 2,627 0.5% 591 4.4 222.65 1,179.9 Almora 4.0
3 Dol 2,312 0.4% 431 5.4 902.83 256.1 Almora 52.0
4 Bhikiyasin 2,232 0.4% 523 4.3 135.70 1,644.8 Ramnagar 93.0
5 Malli Mirai 2,219 0.4% 439 5.1 308.77 718.7 Dwarahat 4.0
6 Dugal Khola 1,928 0.3% 430 4.5 23.93 8,056.8 Almora 3.0
7 Bhatuliya 1,674 0.3% 380 4.4 199 841.2 Ranikhet 13.0
8 Irha Avam Chak Malla Bayera,ta 1,655 0.3% 413 4 721.53 229.4 Dwarahat 20.0
9 Chhani Lwesal 1,644 0.3% 412 4 178.62 920.4 Almora 53.0
10 Dungra 1,634 0.3% 326 5 817.75 199.8 Almora 60.0

Largest Villages by Area

Dwarahat Range has the largest recorded village area in Almora district at 16,742.74 hectares. It represents 5.7% of the district's listed village area. Its listed population density is 0.1 people per sq km. Use area figures for broad comparison only; land and revenue checks should use official records.

Largest Villages by Area
RankVillageArea (ha)District Area SharePopulationPop / sq kmHouseholdsHouseholds / haNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Dwarahat Range 16,742.74 5.7% 13 0.1 13 0 Dwarahat 9.0
2 Dwarahat Range 16,742.74 5.7% 9 0.1 9 0 Dwarahat 12.0
3 Taram 6,078.89 2.1% 1,202 19.8 274 0.05 Ramnagar 47.0
4 Jakh 6,050.84 2.1% 1,399 23.1 290 0.05 Ramnagar 69.0
5 Dwarahat Range 3,400 1.2% 0 0 — 0 Dwarahat 30.0
6 Dwarahat Range 2,600 0.9% 0 0 — 0 Dwarahat 33.0
7 Dwarahat Range 2,400 0.8% 0 0 — 0 Dwarahat 30.0
8 Mandal Range 1,995 0.7% 9 0.5 7 0 Ramnagar 28.0
9 Jaurasi Range 1,558.30 0.5% 12 0.8 11 0.01 Dwarahat 25.0
10 Dol 902.83 0.3% 2,312 256.1 431 0.48 Almora 52.0

Post Offices and PIN Codes in Almora District

Almora has 326 post office records across 33 PIN codes in the available postal dataset. Use this summary for address reference, PIN-code grouping and nearby post-office checks.

The postal summary adds India Post address-reference context for Almora district without turning the page into a full postal dump. It covers 326 offices across 33 PIN codes, including 318 delivery offices and 287 branch offices. PIN 263601 has the highest listed post-office count here with 33 offices. Selected rows are shown for quick reading; verify complete address and delivery details with India Post.

Please verify important address details with India Post before using PIN or post office information for postal, legal, banking or official work.

Post Offices / 100 Villages14.2
PIN Codes / 100 Villages1.4
Delivery Office %98%
Branch Office %88%
Coordinate Coverage %100%
Post Offices
326
Unique PIN Codes
33
Delivery Offices
318
Non-delivery Offices
8
Head Offices
2
Sub Offices
37
Branch Offices
287

Top PIN Codes by Post Office Count

Top PIN codes by post office count
PIN CodePost Offices
263601 33
263645 26
263623 23
263622 22
263653 17
263625 16
263656 15
263661 15
263676 14
263624 13
263646 11
263667 11
263626 9
263658 9
263680 8
263659 8
263637 8
263652 7
244715 7
263655 6

Office Type Summary

Post office type summary
Office TypePost Offices
Head Office 2
Sub Office 37
Branch Office 287

Selected Post Offices and PIN Codes

Selected post offices and PIN codes
Office NamePINTypeDeliveryDivisionRegion
Almora Ho 263601 Head Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Ranikhet Ho 263645 Head Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Bagwalipokhar So 263621 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Barechhina So 263624 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Bhatronjkhan So 263646 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Bhikiyasen So 263667 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Chanoda So 263629 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Chaubattia So 263651 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Chaunallia So 263680 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Dania So 263622 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Daula So 263660 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Daulaghat So 263655 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Deghat So 263659 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Deolikhet So 263664 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Dwarahat So 263653 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Ganai So 263656 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Hawalbagh So 263636 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Jainti So 263626 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Kosi So Almora 263643 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Lamgara So 263625 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Majkhali So 263652 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Manan So 263638 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Masi So 263658 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Matela So 263665 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Maulekhal So 263676 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Panuwanaula So 263623 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Shitalakhet So 263678 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Someshwar So 263637 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Syalde So 263661 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Takula So 263628 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Tarikhet So 263663 Post Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Baldhoti So 263601 Post Office Non-Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Lala Bazar So 263601 Post Office Non-Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Laxmeshwar So 263601 Post Office Non-Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Lower Mall Road So 263601 Post Office Non-Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Pokharkhali So 263601 Post Office Non-Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Ranikhet Kutchery So 263645 Post Office Non-Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Ranikhet Sadar Bazar So 263645 Post Office Non-Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Vikas Bhawan Almora So 263601 Post Office Non-Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Aina Bo 263652 Branch Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Airari Bisht Bo 263665 Branch Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Ajoli Malli Bo 263646 Branch Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Almiankande Bo 263645 Branch Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Amdhar Bo 263676 Branch Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Amyari Bo 263645 Branch Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Andoli Bo 263623 Branch Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Anuli Bo 263625 Branch Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Asgoli Ed Bo 263653 Branch Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Ayarpani Bo 263601 Branch Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle
Badiyar Bo 263622 Branch Office Delivery Almora Division Divreportingcircle

Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Almora District

Almora district has 109 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 16 banks and 30 PIN codes. The list includes 83 ATMs, 17 CRMs and 1 CDM. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 59 entries (54%). PIN code 263601 has the highest listed banking access count, with 35 records (32%). The density is 4.8 records per 100 village records. Use this section to understand local banking access patterns, then confirm current service status with the bank before visiting.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Records / 100 Villages4.8
ATM Share76%
CDM Share0.9%
CRM Share16%
Records / Bank6.8
ATM/CDM/CRM Records
109
ATMs
83
CRMs
17
CDMs
1
Banks
16
PINs
30

Device Type Summary

ATM, CDM and CRM device type summary
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 83 76%
CRM 17 16%
CDM 1 0.9%
E-Lobby 1 0.9%
Other 7 6.4%
E-Lobby 1 0.9%

Top Banks in This Area

Top banks by ATM/CDM/CRM record count
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 59 54%
Punjab National Bank 12 11%
Canara Bank 7 6.4%
Bank of Baroda 6 5.5%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 4 3.7%

Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records

Top PIN codes by bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
PIN CodeRecordsShare
263601 35 32%
263645 14 13%
263637 6 5.5%
263656 6 5.5%
263653 5 4.6%
263623 4 3.7%
263663 4 3.7%
263661 3 2.8%
263625 3 2.8%
263624 3 2.8%
263667 2 1.8%
263626 2 1.8%
263659 2 1.8%
263676 2 1.8%
263622 2 1.8%
263639 2 1.8%
263642 1 0.9%
263664 1 0.9%
263658 1 0.9%
263629 1 0.9%

Sub-district-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary

Sub-district-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary
Sub-districtRecordsATMsCRMsCDMsBanksPINs
Almora 51 35 10 1 16 12
Bhanoli 5 3 1 0 1 2
Bhikia Sain 7 7 0 0 3 4
Chaukhutiya 6 6 0 0 4 3
Dwarahat 7 6 1 0 4 3
Jainti 2 1 1 0 1 1
No Block 1 1 0 0 1 1
Ranikhet 19 14 3 0 7 7
Someshwar 9 8 1 0 5 4
Sult 2 2 0 0 1 1

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

The selected rows show bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records for Almora district from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, including banks such as Axis Bank Limited, Bank of India and Canara Bank. The visible sample includes PIN codes such as 263601, 263645 and 263626. Verify the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited CRM 263601 Almora Almora Almora (Npp) Mall Road Ground Floor, Plot No./Khet No. 465 Paimaisi Almora, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263601
Bank of India ATM 263645 Almora Almora Almora (Npp) 2nd Floor Parth Plaza Ranikhet District Almora, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263645
Canara Bank CDM 263601 Almora Almora Almora (Npp) 0 1 Fl, Main Mall Rd, Nr.bhadreshwar Temple, Almora, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263601
Central Bank of India ATM 263626 Almora Almora Hawal Bagh Bajar Almora P. O.kosi Kosi Almora.pincode -263643, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263626
Bank of Baroda ATM 263601 Almora Almora Almora (Npp) Near Hotel Shikhar Bansal Gali, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263601
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 263601 Almora Almora Almora (Npp) Near Milan Chowk, Almora, Dist. - Almora, Uttarakhand Devi Buildings, L R Shah Road, Lala Bazaar, Almora, Uttarakhand…
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 263601 Almora Almora Almora (Npp) Mall Road, Opp Sai Bharav Mandir Jeevan Palace Almora, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263601
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 263601 Almora Almora Almora (Npp) Mall Road Plot No 209, Bakshi Khola Mall Road, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263601

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) details are based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code, district or sub-district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Population Summary

Almora district's village records list 560,192 people in 125,209 households. The average household size is 4.5. The listed village population density is 192.1 people per sq km.

Average Population / Village245
Average Household Size4.5
Inhabited Village %95%
Population Density / sq km192.1
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population560,192

Administrative Coverage

Administrative coverage connects Almora district villages with local governance names used in Census 2011 records. The page reports 12 CD blocks, 1,344 Gram Panchayats and 5 nearest-town names. Common nearest-town references include Almora, Champawat and Dwarahat.

CD Blocks Reported12
Gram Panchayats Reported1,344
Nearest Town Names Reported5

CD blocks reported: Bhaisiya Chhana, Bhikiyasain, Chaukhutiya, Dhaula Devi, Dwarahat, Forest CD Block Almora, Hawal Bagh, Lamgarha, Sult, Syaldey, Takula, Tarikhet.

Gram Panchayats reported: 2 Godiya, Aara Lagga Kunjwal Khet, Aarakhet, Aari, Achhron, Adhuriya, Adigaon Kanhodiya, Afaun, Agar, Agar Raulkuri, Agaramanral, Aina and more.

Village Facility Coverage

Village facility coverage uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields for Almora district. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 2,184 villages (95% of district records), mobile coverage in 1,901 villages (83% of district records), all-weather road in 475 villages (21% of district records). Lower-count fields include All-weather Road and PDS Shop, so users should verify current services locally. Treat these figures as historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.

Facility Coverage Summary

Facility Coverage Summary
FacilityVillages with FacilityReported VillagesGap Count% of All Villages
Primary School 2,184 2,184 — 95.41
Mobile Coverage 1,901 2,184 — 83.05
All-Weather Road 475 2,184 — 20.75
PDS Shop 506 2,184 — 22.11
Domestic Power Supply 2,184 2,184 — 95.41
Median Nearest Town Distance40 km
Villages within 5 km82
Villages over 25 km1,636

Nearest Town Distance Bands

Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance BandVillagesShare
Within 5 Km 82 3.6%
5-10 Km 108 4.7%
10-25 Km 463 20%
Over 25 Km 1,636 71%

Location and Distance Highlights

Location and distance highlights show how Almora villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 2,289 villages, with an average of 46.16 km and a median of 40 km. 82 villages are within 5 km of a listed town, while 1636 are over 25 km away. Use these figures for orientation, not for survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.

Distance Summary
Distance TypeReported VillagesAverage kmMaximum kmVillagePlace / HQ
Nearest Town Distance 2,289 46.16 161 Gawal Beena Ramnagar

About the Available Data

This data coverage section explains what is available for Almora district. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 26 data fields and 57,899 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.

Data Available by Section
Data SectionFieldsReported ValuesAvailable / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details 6 13,694 9,156
Location and Distance 3 6,867 4,547
Population and Social Groups 3 6,762 6,523
Education Facilities 8 17,472 3,528
Connectivity, Roads and Transport 2 4,368 2,376
Financial, Market and Public Services 1 2,184 506
Power Supply 3 6,552 6,552

Data Method and Verification

This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.

Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
Postal Context
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Banking Context
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Use Vill for village search, Census code lookup, population context and local comparison. For land ownership, revenue records, postal delivery, banking service, emergency travel or legal work, confirm the latest details through the official portal or local office.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many villages are listed for Almora district?

Almora district has 2,289 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 9 sub-districts in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district has the most village records in Almora district?

Almora has the most village records in Almora district, with 454 entries. This is 20% of the district list, with 123,884 people where population is reported.

Which village has the highest population in Almora district?

Baghan is the highest-population village shown for Almora district, with 3,589 people and 857 households. It accounts for 0.6% of the listed district village population.

Which village has the largest recorded area in Almora district?

Dwarahat Range has the largest recorded village area in this directory for Almora district, at 16,742.74 hectares. It represents 5.7% of the district's listed village area.

What population details are available for Almora district villages?

The population summary includes 560,192 people, 125,209 households, male and female population, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 4.5 and population density is 192.1 people per sq km.

What village facilities are reported for Almora district?

The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals include primary school in 2,184 villages (95% of district records), mobile coverage in 1,901 villages (83% of district records), all-weather road in 475 villages (21% of district records). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.

Does this page show postal and PIN details for Almora district?

Yes. The postal summary includes 326 offices and 33 PINs for Almora district. That is about 14.2 offices per 100 village records. Verify important address details with India Post.

What does the bank ATM, CDM and CRM data mean for Almora district?

The banking section shows bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. Almora district has 109 banking service records, about 4.8 records per 100 village records. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 59 entries. Current service details should be verified with the bank.

Which PIN code has the most bank ATM, CDM and CRM records in Almora district?

PIN code 263601 has the most listed bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records in Almora district, with 35 records in the available RBI-sourced data. Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.

How do I find a Census village code in Almora district?

Start from the sub-district-wise table, open the local page, then choose the village. Village profiles show the Census village code where it is listed in the Census 2011 record.

How can I verify land records for villages in Almora district?

Use the official land-record portal for Uttarakhand, or the district and revenue office links where available. Most portals ask for district, sub-district, village and a record number such as khata, khatiyan, plot, khasra or owner name depending on the state. Vill is for village directory context, not land ownership proof.

Is the Almora district village data live or historical?

The village details are mainly based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some administrative names, facilities, PINs or services may have changed after 2011, so verify important details with official sources.

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.