Binta village, Bagwalipokhar tehsil | Pincode 263621

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LGD code: 52657
Pincode: 263621
Post office: Bagwalipokhar
Population: 634
Households: 167
Literacy rate: 68.3%
Sex ratio: 1546 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 295
Distance to district centre: 7 km
Distance to mandal centre: 6 km
Distance to Dehradun: 152 km
Distance to Delhi: 257 km
Nearest railway station: Ramnagar · 56 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dwarahat Dispensary · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Binta compares

By population, Binta ranks #7 of 53 villages in Bagwalipokhar mandal.

Literacy rate

68.3%

+0.6% vs mandal average

Binta: 68.3%
Bagwalipokhar mandal: 67.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,546

+259 vs mandal average

Binta: 1,546
Bagwalipokhar mandal: 1,287

Household size

people per home

3.8

−0.4 vs mandal average

Binta: 3.8
Bagwalipokhar mandal: 4.2

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

Binta at a glance

Binta is a village of 634 people in 167 households (Census 2011) in Bagwalipokhar tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 7th-largest of 53 villages in Bagwalipokhar tehsil. Literacy is 68%, about the same as the tehsil average of 68% and the sex ratio is 1,546 women per 1,000 men. It lies 7 km from the Almora district centre, 9 km from Kafara, the nearest town, 56 km from Ramnagar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263621, served by Bagwalipokhar post office; the LGD village code is 52657. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dwarahat Dispensary, 7 km away. The population is estimated at 747 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Binta · this village	634	68%	—
Payan · Someshwar	138	62%	2 km SE
Pokhari · Someshwar	447	70%	2 km SE
Dhamauli · Unchahar	751	46%	2.6 km S
Dhamauli · Lalganj	1,132	48%	2.6 km S
Dhamoli · Bagwalipokhar	91	67%	2.6 km S
Dhamauli · Bindki	909	63%	2.6 km S

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Key facts — Binta

LGD code: 52657
Pincode: 263621
Post office: Bagwalipokhar
Population (Census 2011): 634
Population (projected 2026): 747
Households: 167
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1546
Literacy rate: 68.3%
Coordinates: 29.78144°N, 79.48980°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dwarahat
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Block / Mandal: Bagwalipokhar

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

Binta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

634

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

747

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

167

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

197

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: 634Census 2011
Households: 167Census 2011
Literacy rate: 68.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1546 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7472026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 1972026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Binta

Mandal centre

Bagwalipokhar · ≈ 6.2 km

≈ 13 min by car · 15 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 7.2 km

≈ 15 min by car · 18 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,387 people

Kafara · ≈ 8.8 km

≈ 18 min by car · 21 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun152 kmcapital
Delhi257 km
Kolkata1194 km
Mumbai1365 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRamnagar56 km
Bus stopRanikhet Bus Depot16 km
Hospital / PHCDwarahat Dispensary7 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India Someswar branch11 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum11 km
CollegeGovt Post Graduate College29 km
Police stationMallital Police Station43 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Binta

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🛕Maa Dunagiri TempleTemple4.1 km ↗

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Lead story

September 2026

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

Reported by The Times of India.

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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 India2 days ago
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
The Times of India3 days ago
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice6 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
ETV Bharat7 days ago
Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
The Times of India11 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami appoints 101 new government officers
The News Mill15 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Binta

What is the pincode of Binta?

The pincode of Binta, Bagwalipokhar tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand is 263621. The post office is Bagwalipokhar.

Which post office delivers to Binta?

Mail for Binta is delivered through Bagwalipokhar post office, pincode 263621, in Bagwalipokhar tehsil, Almora district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Binta located?

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

What is the population of Binta as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Binta village has a population of 634 across 167 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Binta in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Binta in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Binta?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Binta village is 68.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Binta?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Binta village is 1546 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Binta?

12 schemes currently match residents of Binta, 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 Binta from Almora district centre?

Binta is approximately 7 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 Binta?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Binta village is 52657.

Which is the nearest town to Binta?

Kafara (population 11,387, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 9 km from Binta in a straight line.

How big is Binta compared to other villages in Bagwalipokhar tehsil?

Binta ranks 7 of 53 villages in Bagwalipokhar tehsil by Census 2011 population (634 residents).

How far is Binta from Dehradun?

Binta is about 152 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 198 km.

How far is Binta from Delhi?

Binta is about 257 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 334 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Binta?

Ramnagar is the nearest railway station to Binta, about 56 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 73 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Binta?

Ranikhet Bus Depot is the nearest bus stop to Binta, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Binta?

Dwarahat Dispensary is the nearest hospital or health centre to Binta, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Binta?

State Bank of India Someswar branch is the nearest ATM or bank to Binta, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Binta?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Binta, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Who is the MP for Binta?

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

What is the population of Binta in 2026?

Binta is estimated at 747 people in 2026, up about 18% from 634 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Binta in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Binta 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)