Matela village, Bagwalipokhar tehsil | Pincode 263621

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LGD code: 52655
Pincode: 263621
Post office: Bagwalipokhar
Population: 280
Households: 72
Literacy rate: 65.4%
Sex ratio: 1373 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 140
Distance to district centre: 3 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Dehradun: 149 km
Distance to Delhi: 247 km
Nearest railway station: Ramnagar · 46 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Kafra Governnment Hospital · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Matela compares

By population, Matela ranks #23 of 53 villages in Bagwalipokhar mandal.

Literacy rate

65.4%

−2.3% vs mandal average

Matela: 65.4%
Bagwalipokhar mandal: 67.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,373

+86 vs mandal average

Matela: 1,373
Bagwalipokhar mandal: 1,287

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.3 vs mandal average

Matela: 3.9
Bagwalipokhar mandal: 4.2

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

Matela at a glance

Matela is a village of 280 people in 72 households (Census 2011) in Bagwalipokhar tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 23rd-largest of 53 villages in Bagwalipokhar tehsil. Literacy is 65%, 2 points below the tehsil average of 68% and the sex ratio is 1,373 women per 1,000 men. It lies 3 km from the Almora district centre, 2 km from Kafara, the nearest town, 46 km from Ramnagar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263621, served by Bagwalipokhar post office; the LGD village code is 52655. The nearest hospital or health centre is Kafra Governnment Hospital, 3 km away. The population is estimated at 330 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Matela · this village	280	65%	—
Hathela · Dwarahat	59	73%	0 km N
Thapla · Ranikhet	0	—	0 km N
Matela · Dwarahat	547	67%	0 km N
Kummaalt · Dwarahat	500	70%	0.3 km NW
Gumata · Ranikhet	159	65%	0.3 km NW
Naphar · Ranikhet	138	75%	0.6 km E

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Key facts — Matela

LGD code: 52655
Pincode: 263621
Post office: Bagwalipokhar
Population (Census 2011): 280
Population (projected 2026): 330
Households: 72
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1373
Literacy rate: 65.4%
Coordinates: 29.71115°N, 79.41678°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

Matela — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

280

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

330

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

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: 280Census 2011
Households: 72Census 2011
Literacy rate: 65.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1373 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3302026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 852026 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 Matela

Mandal centre

Bagwalipokhar · ≈ 4.7 km

≈ 10 min by car · 12 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 3.3 km

≈ 7 min by car · 8 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,387 people

Kafara · ≈ 1.9 km

≈ 4 min by car · 5 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun149 kmcapital
Delhi247 km
Kolkata1194 km
Mumbai1355 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRamnagar46 km
Bus stopK.M.O.U. Station Ranikhet7 km
Hospital / PHCKafra Governnment Hospital3 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India Someswar branch20 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil8 km
CollegeKumaun University (Admin Block)36 km
Police stationMallital Police Station36 km

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Lead story

September 2026

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Uttarakhand, where Ganga and Yamuna originate, runs short of river water; state power grid announces power

Reported by The Economic Times.

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Sep

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From school graduate to water scientist: Reviving mountain springs in Uttarakhand

Reported by India Water Portal.

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Sep

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Uttarakhand school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear

Reported by India Today.

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News from Almora & Uttarakhand

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Uttarakhand, where Ganga and Yamuna originate, runs short of river water; state power grid announces power
The Economic Times8h ago
From school graduate to water scientist: Reviving mountain springs in Uttarakhand
indiawaterportal.orgyesterday
Uttarakhand school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear
India Today2 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy
The Times of India4 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy
The News Mill4 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village
Livemint4 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Matela

What is the pincode of Matela?

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

Which post office delivers to Matela?

Mail for Matela 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 Matela located?

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

What is the population of Matela as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Matela village has a population of 280 across 72 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Matela in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Matela in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Matela?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Matela village is 65.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Matela?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Matela village is 1373 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Matela?

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

Matela is approximately 3 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 Matela?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Matela village is 52655.

Which is the nearest town to Matela?

Kafara (population 11,387, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 2 km from Matela in a straight line.

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

Matela ranks 23 of 53 villages in Bagwalipokhar tehsil by Census 2011 population (280 residents).

How far is Matela from Dehradun?

Matela is about 149 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 194 km.

How far is Matela from Delhi?

Matela is about 247 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 321 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Matela?

Ramnagar is the nearest railway station to Matela, about 46 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 59 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Matela?

K.M.O.U. Station Ranikhet is the nearest bus stop to Matela, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Matela?

Kafra Governnment Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Matela, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Matela?

State Bank of India Someswar branch is the nearest ATM or bank to Matela, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Matela?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Matela, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Who is the MP for Matela?

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

What is the population of Matela in 2026?

Matela is estimated at 330 people in 2026, up about 18% from 280 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Matela in?

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