Indian Village Directory
Sunkot Village
Sunkot is an inhabited village in Dhari Sub-district of Nainital district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 055001, the Census 2011 record lists 626 people in 133 households and the reported area is 247.62 hectares. The local references include Sunkot Gram Panchayat, Okhal Kanda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhimtal at about 90 km.
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Quick answer: Sunkot is a village in Dhari Sub-district, Nainital district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 055001 and 626 people in 133 households.
Village Code055001
Population626
Households133
Area247.62 hectares
Nearest TownBhimtal
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sunkot
- Census Village Code
- 055001
- State
- Uttarakhand
- State Census Code
- 05
- District
- Nainital
- District Census Code
- 066
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dhari
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00341
- CD Block
- Okhal Kanda
- Gram Panchayat
- Sunkot
- Households
- 133
- Population
- 626
- Male Population
- 309
- Female Population
- 317
- Sex Ratio
- 1,025.89
- Area
- 247.62 hectares
- Area
- 2.48 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bhimtal
- Nearest Town Distance
- 90 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 263132
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sunkot at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 626 people, 247.62 hectares of reported area and Bhimtal as the nearest town reference for Sunkot, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
CD BlockOkhal Kanda
Gram PanchayatSUNKOT
- Sunkot falls under Dhari Sub-district in Nainital district, Uttarakhand.
- The Census village code is 055001.
- The record lists 626 people living in 133 households.
- The reported village area is 247.62 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Bhimtal.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density252.81 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.71 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.59%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share23.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sunkot in the official administrative record. Census village code 055001, Sunkot Gram Panchayat and Okhal Kanda CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 05
- District Census Code
- 066
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00341
- Village Census Code
- 055001
- CD Block Code
- 0080
- CD Block Name
- Okhal Kanda
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Sunkot
Location and Distance
Bhimtal is the nearest town listed for Sunkot, about 90 km away. Nainital is listed as the district headquarters at about 110 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dhari
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 70 km
- District Headquarter
- Nainital
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 110 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bhimtal
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 90 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dehradun
- Distance within State/UT
- 425 km
- Nearest Town
- Bhimtal
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 90 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 247.62 hectares
- Area
- 2.48 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 626 people in 133 households, with 309 male residents and 317 female residents. The average household size is 4.71, and SC share is 5.59% and ST share is 0% for Sunkot. Population density works out to about 252.81 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 133
- Total Population
- 626
- Male Population
- 309
- Female Population
- 317
- Sex Ratio
- 1,025.89
- Average Household Size
- 4.71
- SC Population
- 35
- SC Male Population
- 16
- SC Female Population
- 19
- SC Population Share
- 5.59
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sunkot list 4 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
- 4
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sunkot. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sunkot include river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal 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
- 27.85 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sunkot include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sunkot include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. 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
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sunkot is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 20 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
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sunkot show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Maize, net sown area is 61.68 hectares and irrigated land is 14.69 hectares (23.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Maize
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 22 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 11.26
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 100 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 0.52 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 24.31 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 61.68
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 47.09 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 14.69
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 14.69 hectares
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sunkot
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 4
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
| Device Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
2 |
50% |
| CRM |
2 |
50% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| State Bank of India |
3 |
75% |
| Punjab National Bank |
1 |
25% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| Punjab National Bank |
ATM |
263132 |
Nainital |
Nainital |
Bhowali (Npp) |
Ranikhet Road Punjab National Bank Bhowali, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263132 |
| State Bank of India |
CRM |
263132 |
Nainital |
Nainital |
Bhowali (Npp) |
Nainital Naya Bazar, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263132 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
263132 |
Nainital |
Kosya Kutauli |
Bhowali Range (P-2) |
Bhowali Near Air Force Station, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263132 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sunkot village located?
Sunkot is in Dhari Sub-district of Nainital district in Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Sunkot village in?
Sunkot village is in Nainital district.
Which state is Sunkot village in?
Sunkot village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Sunkot under?
Sunkot comes under Dhari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sunkot?
The Census village code of Sunkot is 055001.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sunkot under?
Sunkot is listed under SUNKOT Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Okhal Kanda.
What is the population of Sunkot village?
The village record lists 626 people and 133 households for Sunkot.
How many households are in Sunkot village?
The village record lists 133 households for Sunkot.
What is the male and female population of Sunkot?
The record lists 309 male residents and 317 female residents for Sunkot.
What is the sex ratio of Sunkot village?
The sex ratio of Sunkot is 1,025.89 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sunkot village?
The reported geographical area of Sunkot is 247.62 hectares.
What is the population density of Sunkot village?
The approximate population density of Sunkot is 252.81 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sunkot?
The nearest town listed for Sunkot is Bhimtal, about 90 km away.
How far is Sunkot from the district headquarters?
Sunkot is about 110 km from Nainital, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sunkot from the sub-district headquarters?
Sunkot is about 70 km from Dhari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sunkot?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Sunkot.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sunkot?
For Sunkot, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Maize, net sown area is 61.68 hectares and irrigated land is 14.69 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sunkot?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sunkot. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
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.