Bhukmiya village, Dwarahat tehsil | Pincode 263653

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LGD code: 52628
Pincode: 263653
Post office: Dwarahat
Population: 337
Households: 64
Literacy rate: 79.5%
Sex ratio: 1308 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 162
Distance to district centre: 6 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Dehradun: 146 km
Distance to Delhi: 251 km
Nearest railway station: Ramnagar · 52 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dwarahat Dispensary · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhukmiya compares

By population, Bhukmiya ranks #24 of 90 villages in Dwarahat mandal.

Literacy rate

79.5%

+9.3% vs mandal average

Bhukmiya: 79.5%
Dwarahat mandal: 70.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,308

+69 vs mandal average

Bhukmiya: 1,308
Dwarahat mandal: 1,239

Household size

people per home

5.3

+0.9 vs mandal average

Bhukmiya: 5.3
Dwarahat mandal: 4.4

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

Bhukmiya at a glance

Bhukmiya is a village of 337 people in 64 households (Census 2011) in Dwarahat tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 24th-largest of 90 villages in Dwarahat tehsil. Literacy is 80%, 9 points above the tehsil average of 70% and the sex ratio is 1,308 women per 1,000 men. It lies 6 km from the Almora district centre, 5 km from Basera, the nearest town, 52 km from Ramnagar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263653, served by Dwarahat post office; the LGD village code is 52628. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dwarahat Dispensary, 3 km away. The population is estimated at 397 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bhukmiya · this village	337	80%	—
Bhumka · Dhari	952	63%	0 km N
Kotyura · Dwarahat	283	68%	1 km SW
Kotla · Dhari	815	64%	1 km SW
Kotila · Dwarahat	381	60%	1 km SW
Jaodh · Dhari	185	53%	1 km W
Dalauz · Dhari	104	64%	1.4 km NE

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Key facts — Bhukmiya

LGD code: 52628
Pincode: 263653
Post office: Dwarahat
Population (Census 2011): 337
Population (projected 2026): 397
Households: 64
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1308
Literacy rate: 79.5%
Coordinates: 29.78437°N, 79.41621°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

Bhukmiya — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

337

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

397

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.2%

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: 337Census 2011
Households: 64Census 2011
Literacy rate: 79.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1308 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3972026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 752026 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 Bhukmiya

Mandal centre

Dwarahat · ≈ 5.0 km

≈ 10 min by car · 12 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 6.0 km

≈ 12 min by car · 15 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 17,031 people

Basera · ≈ 5.4 km

≈ 11 min by car · 13 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun146 kmcapital
Delhi251 km
Kolkata1199 km
Mumbai1362 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRamnagar52 km
Bus stopK.M.O.U. Station Ranikhet16 km
Hospital / PHCDwarahat Dispensary3 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India Someswar branch18 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum15 km
CollegeGovt Post Graduate College36 km
Police stationMallital Police Station44 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Bhukmiya

8 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Maniyan Group of Temples, UttarakhandTemple1.3 km ↗
🛕Kacheri Group of Temples, DwarahatTemple1.3 km ↗
🛕Badrinath Group of Temples, DwarahatTemple1.5 km ↗
🛕Mritunjaya Group of Temples, DwarahatTemple1.6 km ↗
🛕Kacheri group of templesTemple1.6 km ↗
🛕Ratan Deo Group of Temples, DwarahatTemple1.6 km ↗
🛕Bandeo Temple, DwarahatTemple1.6 km ↗
🛕Bandeo TempleTemple1.6 km ↗

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Former CM Harish Rawat appears before ED in 2016 Uttarakhand recruitment exam case

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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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News from Almora & Uttarakhand

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Man Kills Sister, Neighbour Over Suspicion Of Love Affair In Uttarakhand's Roorkee
ETV Bharat11h ago
Former CM Harish Rawat appears before ED in 2016 Uttarakhand recruitment exam case
The New Indian Express14h ago
Uttarakhand, where Ganga and Yamuna originate, runs short of river water; state power grid announces power
The Economic Timesyesterday
From school graduate to water scientist: Reviving mountain springs in Uttarakhand
India Water Portal2 days ago
Uttarakhand school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear
India Today3 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy
The Times of India5 days ago

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People often ask about Bhukmiya

What is the pincode of Bhukmiya?

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

Which post office delivers to Bhukmiya?

Mail for Bhukmiya 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 Bhukmiya located?

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

What is the population of Bhukmiya as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhukmiya village has a population of 337 across 64 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhukmiya in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhukmiya in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Bhukmiya?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhukmiya village is 79.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhukmiya?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhukmiya village is 1308 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhukmiya?

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

Bhukmiya is approximately 6 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 Bhukmiya?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhukmiya village is 52628.

Which is the nearest town to Bhukmiya?

Basera (population 17,031, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 5 km from Bhukmiya in a straight line.

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

Bhukmiya ranks 24 of 90 villages in Dwarahat tehsil by Census 2011 population (337 residents).

How far is Bhukmiya from Dehradun?

Bhukmiya is about 146 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 189 km.

How far is Bhukmiya from Delhi?

Bhukmiya is about 251 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 326 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bhukmiya?

Ramnagar is the nearest railway station to Bhukmiya, about 52 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 68 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Bhukmiya?

K.M.O.U. Station Ranikhet is the nearest bus stop to Bhukmiya, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhukmiya?

Dwarahat Dispensary is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhukmiya, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhukmiya?

State Bank of India Someswar branch is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhukmiya, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bhukmiya?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Bhukmiya, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Who is the MP for Bhukmiya?

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

What is the population of Bhukmiya in 2026?

Bhukmiya is estimated at 397 people in 2026, up about 18% from 337 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bhukmiya in?

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