Gadhwali village, Almora tehsil | Pincode 263643

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LGD code: 52985
Pincode: 263643
Post office: Kosi (Almora)
Population: 213
Households: 49
Literacy rate: 61%
Sex ratio: 1367 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 91
Distance to district centre: 4 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Dehradun: 153 km
Distance to Delhi: 253 km
Nearest railway station: Ramnagar · 51 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Kafra Governnment Hospital · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Gadhwali compares

By population, Gadhwali ranks #122 of 285 villages in Almora mandal.

Literacy rate

61.0%

−12.0% vs mandal average

Gadhwali: 61.0%
Almora mandal: 73.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,367

+306 vs mandal average

Gadhwali: 1,367
Almora mandal: 1,061

Household size

people per home

4.3

−0.4 vs mandal average

Gadhwali: 4.3
Almora mandal: 4.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Gadhwali at a glance

Gadhwali is a village of 213 people in 49 households (Census 2011) in Almora tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 122nd-largest of 285 villages in Almora tehsil. Literacy is 61%, 12 points below the tehsil average of 73% and the sex ratio is 1,367 women per 1,000 men. It lies 4 km from the Almora district centre, 4 km from Kafara, the nearest town, 51 km from Ramnagar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263643, served by Kosi (Almora) post office; the LGD village code is 52985. The nearest hospital or health centre is Kafra Governnment Hospital, 4 km away. The population is estimated at 251 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Gadhwali · this village	213	61%	—
Bajwar · Almora	157	73%	0 km N
Panch Gaon · Almora	288	70%	0.5 km SW
Paner Gaon · Almora	323	71%	0.5 km SW
Gopha · Ghosi	2,428	61%	0.6 km E
Doba · Almora	386	78%	0.6 km E
Saikura · Almora	284	84%	0.6 km W

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Key facts — Gadhwali

LGD code: 52985
Pincode: 263643
Post office: Kosi (Almora)
Population (Census 2011): 213
Population (projected 2026): 251
Households: 49
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1367
Literacy rate: 61.0%
Coordinates: 29.72968°N, 79.47480°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dwarahat
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Block / Mandal: Almora

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Almora district level

Then & Now

Gadhwali — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

213

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

251

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.4%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 213Census 2011
Households: 49Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1367 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2512026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 582026 projection
Active job cards: 55,136MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 22,255MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 83,23,825ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,444NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 88.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 89.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 33.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 87.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Almora district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Almora district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Almora district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Gadhwali

Mandal centre

Almora · ≈ 1.6 km

≈ 3 min by car · 4 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 3.5 km

≈ 7 min by car · 9 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,387 people

Kafara · ≈ 4.2 km

≈ 9 min by car · 10 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun153 kmcapital
Delhi253 km
Kolkata1191 km
Mumbai1359 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRamnagar51 km
Bus stopRanikhet Bus Depot10 km
Hospital / PHCKafra Governnment Hospital4 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India Someswar branch14 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum7 km
CollegeGovt Post Graduate College32 km
Police stationMallital Police Station38 km

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September 2026

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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25

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Sep

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They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate

Reported by The Times of India.

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Sep

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India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet

Reported by ETV Bharat.

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News from Almora & Uttarakhand

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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25
The Times of India5 days ago
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
The Times of India5 days ago
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice8 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
ETV Bharat10 days ago
Women in Uttarakhand fight forest fires without protective gear — Mongabay
UA.NEWS11 days ago
Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
The Times of India13 days ago

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People often ask about Gadhwali

What is the pincode of Gadhwali?

The pincode of Gadhwali, Almora tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand is 263643. The post office is Kosi (Almora).

Which post office delivers to Gadhwali?

Mail for Gadhwali is delivered through Kosi (Almora) post office, pincode 263643, in Almora tehsil, Almora district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Gadhwali located?

Gadhwali is a village in Almora tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Gadhwali as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Gadhwali village has a population of 213 across 49 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gadhwali in?

Gadhwali falls under the Almora Lok Sabha constituency (PC #3) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gadhwali in?

Gadhwali falls under the Dwarahat assembly constituency (AC #48) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Gadhwali?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Gadhwali village is 61.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Gadhwali?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Gadhwali village is 1367 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gadhwali?

12 schemes currently match residents of Gadhwali, including Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana (Uttarakhand), Vidhwa Pension Yojana (Uttarakhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Gadhwali from Almora district centre?

Gadhwali is approximately 4 km (straight-line) from the centre of Almora district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Gadhwali?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gadhwali village is 52985.

Which is the nearest town to Gadhwali?

Kafara (population 11,387, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 4 km from Gadhwali in a straight line.

How big is Gadhwali compared to other villages in Almora tehsil?

Gadhwali ranks 122 of 285 villages in Almora tehsil by Census 2011 population (213 residents).

How far is Gadhwali from Dehradun?

Gadhwali is about 153 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 199 km.

How far is Gadhwali from Delhi?

Gadhwali is about 253 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 328 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Gadhwali?

Ramnagar is the nearest railway station to Gadhwali, about 51 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 66 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Gadhwali?

Ranikhet Bus Depot is the nearest bus stop to Gadhwali, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Gadhwali?

Kafra Governnment Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Gadhwali, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Gadhwali?

State Bank of India Someswar branch is the nearest ATM or bank to Gadhwali, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Gadhwali?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Gadhwali, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Who is the MP for Gadhwali?

Gadhwali is in Almora Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Ajay Tamta (Ajay Tamta).

What is the population of Gadhwali in 2026?

Gadhwali is estimated at 251 people in 2026, up about 18% from 213 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Gadhwali in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Gadhwali in Almora district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)