Where is Thapala village located?
Thapala is in Bhikiyasain Sub-district of Almora district in Uttarakhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Thapala Village
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.
Village Code051692
Population163
Households37
Area114.7 hectares
Nearest TownRanikhet
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
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 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 kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.41 peopleCalculated 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Thapala village in?
Thapala village is in Almora district.
Which state is Thapala village in?
Thapala village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Thapala under?
Thapala comes under Bhikiyasain Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Thapala?
The Census village code of Thapala is 051692.
Which Gram Panchayat is Thapala under?
Thapala is listed under THAPALA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bhikiyasain.
What is the population of Thapala village?
The village record lists 163 people and 37 households for Thapala.
How many households are in Thapala village?
The village record lists 37 households for Thapala.
What is the male and female population of Thapala?
The record lists 58 male residents and 105 female residents for Thapala.
What is the sex ratio of Thapala village?
The sex ratio of Thapala is 1,810.34 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Thapala village?
The reported geographical area of Thapala is 114.7 hectares.
What is the population density of Thapala village?
The approximate population density of Thapala is 142.11 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Thapala?
The nearest town listed for Thapala is Ranikhet, about 66 km away.
How far is Thapala from the district headquarters?
Thapala is about 115 km from Almora, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Thapala from the sub-district headquarters?
Thapala is about 6 km from Bhikiyasain, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Thapala?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Thapala.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Thapala?
For Thapala, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Ragi and Paddy and net sown area is 25.6 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Thapala.