Thapala is an inhabited village in Bhikiyasain Sub-district of Almora district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 051692, the Census 2011 record lists 163 people in 37 households and the reported area is 114.7 hectares. The local references include Thapala Gram Panchayat, Bhikiyasain CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranikhet at about 66 km.
In short:
Thapala is a village in Bhikiyasain Sub-district, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 051692 and 163 people in 37 households.
Village Code051692
Population163
Households37
Area114.7 hectares
Nearest TownRanikhet
Detailed village profile
Thapala at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 163 people, 114.7 hectares of reported area and Ranikhet as the nearest town reference for Thapala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Thapala falls under Bhikiyasain Sub-district in Almora district, Uttarakhand.
The Census village code is 051692.
The record lists 163 people living in 37 households.
The reported village area is 114.7 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Ranikhet.
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
Thapala
Census Village Code
051692
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Almora
District Census Code
064
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhikiyasain
Sub-district Census Code
00325
CD Block
Bhikiyasain
Gram Panchayat
Thapala
Households
37
Population
163
Male Population
58
Female Population
105
Sex Ratio
1,810.34
Area
114.7 hectares
Area
1.15 sq km
Nearest Town
Ranikhet
Nearest Town Distance
66 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
263680
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 Density142.11 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.41 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share58.9%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Thapala in the official administrative record. Census village code 051692, Thapala Gram Panchayat and Bhikiyasain CD Block.
State Census Code
05
District Census Code
064
Sub-district Census Code
00325
Village Census Code
051692
CD Block Code
0062
CD Block Name
Bhikiyasain
Gram Panchayat Name
Thapala
Location and Distance
Ranikhet is the nearest town listed for Thapala, about 66 km away. Almora is listed as the district headquarters at about 115 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Bhikiyasain
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Almora
Distance from District Headquarter
115 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ranikhet
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
66 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
315 km
Nearest Town
Ranikhet
Distance from Nearest Town
66 km
Total Geographical Area
114.7 hectares
Area
1.15 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 163 people in 37 households, with 58 male residents and 105 female residents. The average household size is 4.41, and SC share is 58.9% and ST share is 0% for Thapala. Population density works out to about 142.11 people per sq km.
Total Households
37
Total Population
163
Male Population
58
Female Population
105
Sex Ratio
1,810.34
Average Household Size
4.41
SC Population
96
SC Male Population
36
SC Female Population
60
SC Population Share
58.9
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Thapala list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Thapala include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Thapala.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Thapala include Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Thapala is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 18 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Thapala show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Ragi and Paddy and net sown area is 25.6 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ragi
Agricultural Commodities Third
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
16 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
23.7
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
38.7 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.7 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
25.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
25.6 hectares
Map and Location
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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.