Barakot village, Jainti tehsil | Pincode 263626

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LGD code: 53512
Pincode: 263626
Post office: Jainti
Population: 661
Households: 142
Literacy rate: 45.7%
Sex ratio: 1119 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 359
Distance to district centre: 18 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Dehradun: 167 km
Distance to Delhi: 265 km
Nearest railway station: Kathgodam · 51 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Medical College Hospital, Almora · 14 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Barakot compares

By population, Barakot ranks #5 of 73 villages in Jainti mandal.

Literacy rate

45.7%

−16.8% vs mandal average

Barakot: 45.7%
Jainti mandal: 62.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,119

−12 vs mandal average

Barakot: 1,119
Jainti mandal: 1,131

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.1 vs mandal average

Barakot: 4.7
Jainti mandal: 4.8

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

Barakot at a glance

Barakot is a village of 661 people in 142 households (Census 2011) in Jainti tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 5th-largest of 73 villages in Jainti tehsil. Literacy is 46%, 17 points below the tehsil average of 63% and the sex ratio is 1,119 women per 1,000 men. It lies 18 km from the Almora district centre, 18 km from Kafara, the nearest town, 51 km from Kathgodam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263626, served by Jainti post office; the LGD village code is 53512. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Medical College Hospital, Almora, 14 km away. The village votes in Someshwar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rekha Arya. The population is estimated at 779 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Barakot · this village	661	46%	—
Kharkot · Pithoragarh	—	—	0 km N
Nakot · Dhaulchhina	571	70%	0 km N
Talkot · Jainti	96	72%	0 km N
Gaunap · Dhaulchhina	50	80%	1.1 km W
Garaun · Jainti	231	73%	1.1 km W
Harara · Dhaulchhina	308	50%	1.3 km NW

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Key facts — Barakot

LGD code: 53512
Pincode: 263626
Post office: Jainti
Population (Census 2011): 661
Population (projected 2026): 779
Households: 142
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1119
Literacy rate: 45.7%
Coordinates: 29.72576°N, 79.62303°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Someshwar
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rekha Arya
Block / Mandal: Jainti

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

Barakot — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

661

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

779

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

142

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

167

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: 661Census 2011
Households: 142Census 2011
Literacy rate: 45.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1119 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7792026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1672026 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 Barakot

Mandal centre

Jainti · ≈ 2.4 km

≈ 5 min by car · 6 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 18 km

≈ 37 min by car · 44 min by bike

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Nearest town · 11,387 people

Kafara · ≈ 18 km

≈ 38 min by car · 45 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun167 kmcapital
Delhi265 km
Kolkata1180 km
Mumbai1366 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKathgodam51 km
Bus stopJeep Stop15 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Medical College Hospital, Almora14 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India Someswar branch6 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum12 km
CollegeGovt Post Graduate College20 km
Police stationMallital Police Station41 km

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September 2026

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village

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Sep

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Strong M-PACS can strengthen villages and contribute to Uttarakhand’s rural economy: CM Dhami | Hindustan Times

Reported by Hindustan Times.

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Sep

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CJP questions closure of 826 Uttarakhand schools, gives government 10-day ultimatum

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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News from Almora & Uttarakhand

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village
Livemint7h ago
Strong M-PACS can strengthen villages and contribute to Uttarakhand’s rural economy: CM Dhami | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times7h ago
CJP questions closure of 826 Uttarakhand schools, gives government 10-day ultimatum
The New Indian Express14h ago
Uttarakhand Tragedy: Mother jumps into river hours after 14-year-old son dies
India Today21h ago
Season's first snowfall blankets Uttarakhand's Hemkund Sahib; rain disrupts Kedarnath yatra
The New Indian Express3 days ago
Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25
The Times of India6 days ago

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People often ask about Barakot

What is the pincode of Barakot?

The pincode of Barakot, Jainti tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand is 263626. The post office is Jainti.

Which post office delivers to Barakot?

Mail for Barakot is delivered through Jainti post office, pincode 263626, in Jainti tehsil, Almora district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Barakot located?

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

What is the population of Barakot as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Barakot village has a population of 661 across 142 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barakot in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barakot in?

Barakot falls under the Someshwar assembly constituency (AC #51) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Barakot?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Barakot village is 45.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Barakot?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Barakot village is 1119 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barakot?

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

Barakot is approximately 18 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 Barakot?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Barakot village is 53512.

Which is the nearest town to Barakot?

Kafara (population 11,387, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 18 km from Barakot in a straight line.

How big is Barakot compared to other villages in Jainti tehsil?

Barakot ranks 5 of 73 villages in Jainti tehsil by Census 2011 population (661 residents).

How far is Barakot from Dehradun?

Barakot is about 167 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 217 km.

How far is Barakot from Delhi?

Barakot is about 265 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 344 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Barakot?

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Barakot, about 51 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 67 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Barakot?

Jeep Stop is the nearest bus stop to Barakot, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Barakot?

Government Medical College Hospital, Almora is the nearest hospital or health centre to Barakot, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Barakot?

State Bank of India Someswar branch is the nearest ATM or bank to Barakot, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Barakot?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Barakot, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Who is the MLA of Barakot?

Barakot falls under Someshwar assembly constituency (AC 51). The sitting MLA is Rekha Arya (BJP).

Who is the MP for Barakot?

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

What is the population of Barakot in 2026?

Barakot is estimated at 779 people in 2026, up about 18% from 661 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Barakot in?

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

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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)