Baret village, Dwarahat tehsil | Pincode 263653

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LGD code: 52759
Pincode: 263653
Post office: Dwarahat
Population: 282
Households: 75
Literacy rate: 61%
Sex ratio: 1153 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 123
Distance to district centre: 4 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Dehradun: 149 km
Distance to Delhi: 246 km
Nearest railway station: Ramnagar · 45 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Ashgoli Governnment Hospital · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Baret compares

By population, Baret ranks #31 of 90 villages in Dwarahat mandal.

Literacy rate

61.0%

−9.2% vs mandal average

Baret: 61.0%
Dwarahat mandal: 70.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,153

−86 vs mandal average

Baret: 1,153
Dwarahat mandal: 1,239

Household size

people per home

3.8

−0.6 vs mandal average

Baret: 3.8
Dwarahat mandal: 4.4

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

Baret at a glance

Baret is a village of 282 people in 75 households (Census 2011) in Dwarahat tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 31st-largest of 90 villages in Dwarahat tehsil. Literacy is 61%, 9 points below the tehsil average of 70% and the sex ratio is 1,153 women per 1,000 men. It lies 4 km from the Almora district centre, 3 km from Kafara, the nearest town, 45 km from Ramnagar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263653, served by Dwarahat post office; the LGD village code is 52759. The nearest hospital or health centre is Ashgoli Governnment Hospital, 3 km away. The population is estimated at 332 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Baret · this village	282	61%	—
Dhanyari · Dwarahat	207	71%	0.8 km NW
Ubhayari · Dwarahat	308	76%	0.8 km NW
Kharkari · Ranikhet	92	75%	0.8 km NW
Matela · Bagwalipokhar	280	65%	0.8 km NE
Thapla · Ranikhet	0	—	0.8 km NE
Matela · Dwarahat	547	67%	0.8 km NE

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Key facts — Baret

LGD code: 52759
Pincode: 263653
Post office: Dwarahat
Population (Census 2011): 282
Population (projected 2026): 332
Households: 75
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1153
Literacy rate: 61.0%
Coordinates: 29.70656°N, 79.40980°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dwarahat
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Block / Mandal: Dwarahat

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

Baret — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

282

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Population · 2026

332

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.3%

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: 282Census 2011
Households: 75Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1153 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3322026 proj. · +17.7% vs 2011
Est. households: 882026 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 Baret

Mandal centre

Dwarahat · ≈ 4.2 km

≈ 9 min by car · 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 4.1 km

≈ 8 min by car · 10 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,387 people

Kafara · ≈ 2.7 km

≈ 6 min by car · 7 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun149 kmcapital
Delhi246 km
Kolkata1194 km
Mumbai1354 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRamnagar45 km
Bus stopK.M.O.U. Station Ranikhet7 km
Hospital / PHCAshgoli Governnment Hospital3 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India Someswar branch21 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil7 km
CollegeKumaun University (Admin Block)35 km
Police stationMallital Police Station35 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Baret

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🛕Haidakhan Babaji TempleTemple4.9 km ↗

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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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Sep

Ganesh Chaturthi

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Vinayaka installation on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. Madhyahna puja muhurat 11:

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Hartalika Teej

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Married women observe a nirjala (waterless) fast for the well-being of their hus

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Rishi Panchami

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Observed the day after Ganesh Chaturthi. Traditional fast honouring the Saptarsh

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Vishwakarma Puja

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Craftsmen, mechanics, factory workers, drivers and shopkeepers honour Vishwakarm

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Radha Ashtami

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Radha's appearance day. Fasting, midday puja, and kirtan. Especially prominent i

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Anant Chaturdashi

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Ananta Vrata — 14 knots on a sacred thread symbolise Vishnu's infinite forms. Al

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Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

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Gandhi Jayanti

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Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi; observed as a national holiday.

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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 Indiayesterday
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
The Times of Indiayesterday
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice4 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
ETV Bharat6 days ago
Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
The Times of India9 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami appoints 101 new government officers
The News Mill13 days ago

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What is the pincode of Baret?

The pincode of Baret, Dwarahat tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand is 263653. The post office is Dwarahat.

Which post office delivers to Baret?

Mail for Baret is delivered through Dwarahat post office, pincode 263653, in Dwarahat tehsil, Almora district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Baret located?

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

What is the population of Baret as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Baret village has a population of 282 across 75 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Baret in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Baret in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Baret?

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

What is the sex ratio in Baret?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Baret village is 1153 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Baret?

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

Baret 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 Baret?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Baret village is 52759.

Which is the nearest town to Baret?

Kafara (population 11,387, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 3 km from Baret in a straight line.

How big is Baret compared to other villages in Dwarahat tehsil?

Baret ranks 31 of 90 villages in Dwarahat tehsil by Census 2011 population (282 residents).

How far is Baret from Dehradun?

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

How far is Baret from Delhi?

Baret is about 246 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 320 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Baret?

Ramnagar is the nearest railway station to Baret, about 45 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 58 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Baret?

K.M.O.U. Station Ranikhet is the nearest bus stop to Baret, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Baret?

Ashgoli Governnment Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Baret, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Baret?

State Bank of India Someswar branch is the nearest ATM or bank to Baret, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Baret?

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

Who is the MP for Baret?

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

What is the population of Baret in 2026?

Baret is estimated at 332 people in 2026, up about 18% from 282 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Baret in?

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