Indian Village Directory

Pithoragarh District Village Directory

The Pithoragarh district village directory covers 1,675 Census 2011 village records across 6 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, Pithoragarh district has 1,572 inhabited villages, 103 uninhabited village entries, 413,834 people and 96,971 households, with 264,085 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Didihat has the most village records; Baluwakot is the largest listed village by population; Dug R.F. has the largest recorded area. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 1,572 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 1,522 villages, all-weather road is reported for 355 villages. The figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records; postal context covers 322 offices and 28 PINs; banking context uses Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ATM, CDM and CRM access records.

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Quick answer: Pithoragarh district has 1,675 Census 2011 village records in this directory, grouped under 6 sub-districts in Uttarakhand.
Local Admin Units6
Villages1,675
Population413,834
Households96,971
Area (ha)264,084.52

Sub-districts in Pithoragarh

The sub-district-wise table compares 6 sub-districts in Pithoragarh district using Census 2011 village records. Didihat has 376 villages, about 22% of the district list. Pithoragarh has the largest listed village population at 110,757 people.

Sub-district-wise Village List
Sub-districtCensus CodeVillagesVillage ShareInhabited %PopulationPopulation ShareAvg Pop / VillageHouseholdsArea (ha)Area SharePop / sq kmLargest Village
Berinag 00318 299 18% 95% 52,069 13% 174 12,386 31,074.47 12% 167.6 Beri Nag
Dharchula 00316 82 4.9% 87% 58,650 14% 715 13,002 40,933.22 16% 143.3 Baluwakot
Didihat 00317 376 22% 97% 73,889 18% 197 17,613 62,143.40 24% 118.9 Talli Mirthi
Gangolihat 00319 340 20% 92% 71,946 17% 212 16,412 33,641 13% 213.9 Hat
Munsiari 00315 231 14% 95% 46,523 11% 201 11,285 46,180.13 17% 100.7 Ghorpatta Malla
Pithoragarh 00320 347 21% 93% 110,757 27% 319 26,273 50,112.30 19% 221 Kasani

Sub-districts with the most village records

Didihat, Pithoragarh and Gangolihat are the sub-districts with the most village records in Pithoragarh district. Didihat ranks first with 376 villages, 73,889 people and 118.9 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 Didihat 376 22% 73,889 18% 62,143.40 24%
2 Pithoragarh 347 21% 110,757 27% 50,112.30 19%
3 Gangolihat 340 20% 71,946 17% 33,641 13%
4 Berinag 299 18% 52,069 13% 31,074.47 12%
5 Munsiari 231 14% 46,523 11% 46,180.13 17%
6 Dharchula 82 4.9% 58,650 14% 40,933.22 16%

Largest Villages by Population

Baluwakot is the highest-population village listed for Pithoragarh district, with 5,455 people and 1,225 households. That is 1.3% of the district's listed village population. The average household size is 4.5. The nearest town is Dharchula; 16.0 km away.

Largest Villages by Population
RankVillagePopulationDistrict Pop ShareHouseholdsAvg Household SizeArea (ha)Pop / sq kmNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Baluwakot 5,455 1.3% 1,225 4.5 882.66 618 Dharchula 16.0
2 Dharchula Dehat 5,205 1.3% 1,068 4.9 644.11 808.1 Dharchula 4.0
3 Beri Nag 5,195 1.3% 1,347 3.9 200.62 2,589.5 Didihat 55.0
4 Ranthi 4,932 1.2% 1,043 4.7 1,334.49 369.6 Dharchula 15.0
5 Hat 3,873 0.9% 912 4.2 229.79 1,685.5 Pithoragarh 80.0
6 Jumma 3,383 0.8% 662 5.1 762.23 443.8 Dharchula 15.0
7 Kalika 2,881 0.7% 613 4.7 637.46 451.9 Dharchula 7.0
8 Kasani 2,839 0.7% 643 4.4 173.60 1,635.4 Pithoragarh 5.0
9 Bharkatiya Joshi 2,646 0.6% 533 5 60.77 4,354.1 Pithoragarh 7.0
10 Lelu 2,545 0.6% 623 4.1 554.16 459.3 Pithoragarh 9.0

Largest Villages by Area

Dug R.F. has the largest recorded village area in Pithoragarh district at 6,275.6 hectares. It represents 2.4% of the district's listed village area. Its listed population density is 0.5 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 Dug R.F. 6,275.60 2.4% 32 0.5 4 0 Dharchula 45.0
2 Ghandhura R.F. 6,026.10 2.3% 1 0 1 0 Didihat 23.0
3 Majtham/Payya R.F. 3,502.80 1.3% 205 5.9 46 0.01 Dharchula 20.0
4 Thakla/Dhafiya Dhura R.F. 3,489.10 1.3% 0 0 — 0 Dharchula 35.0
5 Ogla,jorasi(lodi) R.F. 3,453.92 1.3% 0 0 — 0 Didihat 15.0
6 Jadapani R.F. 2,814.82 1.1% 0 0 — 0 Didihat 15.0
7 Kalinag R.F. 2,300 0.9% 0 0 — 0 Didihat 28.0
8 Pankhu (Dhasauli)r.f. 2,065 0.8% 1 0 1 0 Didihat 50.0
9 Sobala R.F. (P-2) 1,819.90 0.7% 0 0 — 0 Dharchula 35.0
10 Hoom R.F. 1,465.90 0.6% 0 0 — 0 Didihat 65.0

Post Offices and PIN Codes in Pithoragarh District

Pithoragarh has 322 post office records across 28 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 Pithoragarh district without turning the page into a full postal dump. It covers 322 offices across 28 PIN codes, including 319 delivery offices and 291 branch offices. PIN 262522 has the highest listed post-office count here with 34 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 Villages19.2
PIN Codes / 100 Villages1.7
Delivery Office %99%
Branch Office %90%
Coordinate Coverage %100%
Post Offices
322
Unique PIN Codes
28
Delivery Offices
319
Non-delivery Offices
3
Head Offices
1
Sub Offices
30
Branch Offices
291

Top PIN Codes by Post Office Count

Top PIN codes by post office count
PIN CodePost Offices
262522 34
262545 20
262501 18
262551 18
262540 18
262521 18
262531 16
262554 16
262541 15
262532 14
262544 13
262553 13
262552 12
262543 11
262547 10
262576 9
262542 9
262529 9
262534 9
262555 8

Office Type Summary

Post office type summary
Office TypePost Offices
Head Office 1
Sub Office 30
Branch Office 291

Selected Post Offices and PIN Codes

Selected post offices and PIN codes
Office NamePINTypeDeliveryDivisionRegion
Pithoragarh Ho 262501 Head Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Agar So 262534 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Aincholi So 262530 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Askote So 262543 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Baluwakote So 262576 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Bansbagar So 262555 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Berinag So 262531 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Bharkatia So 262520 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Degree College So Pithoragarh 262502 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Dewalthal So 262542 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Dharchula So 262545 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Didihat So 262551 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Ganai Gangoli So 262532 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Gangolihat So 262522 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Garbyang So 262546 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Gurna So 262529 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Jajardewal So 262540 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Jauljibi So 262544 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Jhulaghat So 262526 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Kanalichina So 262541 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Merthi So 262550 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Munsiari So 262554 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Muwani So 262572 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Pangu So 262547 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Pankhu So 262533 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Tejam So 262553 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Thal So Pithoragarh 262552 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Wadda So 262521 Post Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Collectorate So Pithoragarh 262501 Post Office Non-Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Shivalaya So 262501 Post Office Non-Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Siltham So 262501 Post Office Non-Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Adichaura Bo 262551 Branch Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Ajera Bo 262543 Branch Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Algara Bo 262542 Branch Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Atalgaon Bo 262551 Branch Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Badari Bo 262521 Branch Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Bagartoli Bo 262521 Branch Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Bagjibala Bo 262551 Branch Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Baikote Bo 262544 Branch Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Baira Bo 262543 Branch Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Bajani Bo 262551 Branch Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Balgari Bo 262552 Branch Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Balings Bo 262545 Branch Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Baltari Bo 262521 Branch Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Bamdoli Bo 262542 Branch Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Bandarlima Bo 262541 Branch Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Bankote Bo 262532 Branch Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Bans Bo 262501 Branch Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Banspatan Bo 262532 Branch Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle
Barabey Gdsbo 262530 Branch Office Delivery Pithoragarh Division Divreportingcircle

Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Pithoragarh District

Pithoragarh district has 76 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 21 PIN codes. The list includes 60 ATMs and 13 CRMs. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 45 entries (59%). PIN code 262501 has the highest listed banking access count, with 30 records (39%). The density is 4.5 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 Villages4.5
ATM Share79%
CDM Share0%
CRM Share17%
Records / Bank4.8
ATM/CDM/CRM Records
76
ATMs
60
CRMs
13
Banks
16
PINs
21

Device Type Summary

ATM, CDM and CRM device type summary
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 60 79%
CRM 13 17%
Other 3 3.9%

Top Banks in This Area

Top banks by ATM/CDM/CRM record count
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 45 59%
Union Bank of India 8 11%
Punjab National Bank 5 6.6%
Bank of India 3 3.9%
Idbi Bank Limited 2 2.6%

Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records

Top PIN codes by bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
PIN CodeRecordsShare
262501 30 39%
262551 9 12%
262531 6 7.9%
262545 4 5.3%
262530 3 3.9%
262552 3 3.9%
262502 3 3.9%
262554 2 2.6%
262553 2 2.6%
262544 2 2.6%
262541 2 2.6%
262550 1 1.3%
262543 1 1.3%
262533 1 1.3%
262534 1 1.3%
262573 1 1.3%
262532 1 1.3%
262521 1 1.3%
262526 1 1.3%
246424 1 1.3%

Sub-district-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary

Sub-district-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary
Sub-districtRecordsATMsCRMsCDMsBanksPINs
Berinag 9 8 1 0 2 4
Dharchula 6 6 0 0 2 2
Didihat 13 11 2 0 5 6
Gangolihat 4 3 1 0 2 4
Munsiari 4 4 0 0 2 3
Pithoragarh 40 28 9 0 16 7

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 Pithoragarh district from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, including banks such as State Bank of India, Bank of India and Punjab National Bank. The visible sample includes PIN codes such as 262533, 262550 and 262545. Verify the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 262533 Pithoragarh Berinag Pankhu (Dhasauli)r.f. Uttarakhand Berinery, Pankhoo, Teh.didihat, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262533
Bank of India CRM 262550 Pithoragarh Didihat Kanda Mansingh Bank of India Kandaman Singh (Narayan Nagar ) Kanda Mansingh, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262550
Punjab National Bank ATM 262545 Pithoragarh Dharchula Dharchula (Np) Gandhi Chowk Gandhi Chowk Dharchula, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262545
Union Bank of India ATM 262531 Pithoragarh Berinag Beri Nag Main Road Beri Nag Branch New Market, Opp. Pwd Office, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262531
Bank of Baroda ATM 262551 Pithoragarh Didihat Didihat (Np) Gic Road Near Police Station Didihat, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262551
State Bank of India ATM 262534 Pithoragarh Berinag Rai Garsyari Uttarakhand Raiagar, Teh.didihat, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262534
State Bank of India ATM 262552 Pithoragarh Berinag Tora Thal Uttarakhand Thal, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262552
State Bank of India ATM 262544 Pithoragarh Dharchula Bangapani Pithoragarh, Vill, Gharpatta Block-Didihat, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262544

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

Pithoragarh district's village records list 413,834 people in 96,971 households. The average household size is 4.3. The listed village population density is 156.7 people per sq km.

Average Population / Village247
Average Household Size4.3
Inhabited Village %94%
Population Density / sq km156.7
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population413,834

Administrative Coverage

Administrative coverage connects Pithoragarh district villages with local governance names used in Census 2011 records. The page reports 9 CD blocks, 819 Gram Panchayats and 5 nearest-town names. Common nearest-town references include Almora, Bageshwar and Dharchula.

CD Blocks Reported9
Gram Panchayats Reported819
Nearest Town Names Reported5

CD blocks reported: Berinag, Dharchula, Didihat, Forest CD Block Pithoragarh, Gangolihat, Kanali Chhina, Munakot, Munsiari, Pithoragarh.

Gram Panchayats reported: Aagar, Aamhat, Agadiaygada, Agadiyagada, Aganya, Agron, Aicholi, Ajera, Akhuli, Alam Darma, Amatari, Angadiyagada and more.

Village Facility Coverage

Village facility coverage uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields for Pithoragarh district. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 1,572 villages (94% of district records), mobile coverage in 1,522 villages (91% of district records), all-weather road in 355 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 1,572 1,572 — 93.85
Mobile Coverage 1,522 1,572 — 90.87
All-Weather Road 355 1,572 — 21.19
PDS Shop 530 1,572 — 31.64
Domestic Power Supply 1,540 1,572 — 91.94
Median Nearest Town Distance42 km
Villages within 5 km44
Villages over 25 km1,194

Nearest Town Distance Bands

Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance BandVillagesShare
Within 5 Km 44 2.6%
5-10 Km 81 4.8%
10-25 Km 356 21%
Over 25 Km 1,194 71%

Location and Distance Highlights

Location and distance highlights show how Pithoragarh villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 1,675 villages, with an average of 50.18 km and a median of 42 km. 44 villages are within 5 km of a listed town, while 1194 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 1,675 50.18 190 Gwasi Kot Pithoragarh

About the Available Data

This data coverage section explains what is available for Pithoragarh district. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 26 data fields and 41,953 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 9,998 6,700
Location and Distance 3 5,025 3,336
Population and Social Groups 3 4,922 4,688
Education Facilities 8 12,576 2,194
Connectivity, Roads and Transport 2 3,144 1,877
Financial, Market and Public Services 1 1,572 530
Power Supply 3 4,716 4,615

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many villages are listed for Pithoragarh district?

Pithoragarh district has 1,675 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 6 sub-districts in Uttarakhand.

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

Didihat has the most village records in Pithoragarh district, with 376 entries. This is 22% of the district list, with 73,889 people where population is reported.

Which village has the highest population in Pithoragarh district?

Baluwakot is the highest-population village shown for Pithoragarh district, with 5,455 people and 1,225 households. It accounts for 1.3% of the listed district village population.

Which village has the largest recorded area in Pithoragarh district?

Dug R.F. has the largest recorded village area in this directory for Pithoragarh district, at 6,275.6 hectares. It represents 2.4% of the district's listed village area.

What population details are available for Pithoragarh district villages?

The population summary includes 413,834 people, 96,971 households, male and female population, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 4.3 and population density is 156.7 people per sq km.

What village facilities are reported for Pithoragarh district?

The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals include primary school in 1,572 villages (94% of district records), mobile coverage in 1,522 villages (91% of district records), all-weather road in 355 villages (21% of district records). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.

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

Yes. The postal summary includes 322 offices and 28 PINs for Pithoragarh district. That is about 19.2 offices per 100 village records. Verify important address details with India Post.

What does the bank ATM, CDM and CRM data mean for Pithoragarh 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. Pithoragarh district has 76 banking service records, about 4.5 records per 100 village records. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 45 entries. Current service details should be verified with the bank.

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

PIN code 262501 has the most listed bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records in Pithoragarh district, with 30 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 Pithoragarh 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 Pithoragarh 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 Pithoragarh 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.