Garaun village, Jainti tehsil | Pincode 263626

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LGD code: 53491
Pincode: 263626
Post office: Jainti
Population: 231
Households: 47
Literacy rate: 73.2%
Sex ratio: 1119 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 137
Distance to district centre: 17 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Dehradun: 166 km
Distance to Delhi: 264 km
Nearest railway station: Kathgodam · 52 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Medical College Hospital, Almora · 14 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Garaun compares

By population, Garaun ranks #32 of 73 villages in Jainti mandal.

Literacy rate

73.2%

+10.7% vs mandal average

Garaun: 73.2%
Jainti mandal: 62.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,119

−12 vs mandal average

Garaun: 1,119
Jainti mandal: 1,131

Household size

people per home

4.9

+0.1 vs mandal average

Garaun: 4.9
Jainti mandal: 4.8

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

Garaun at a glance

Garaun is a village of 231 people in 47 households (Census 2011) in Jainti tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 32nd-largest of 73 villages in Jainti tehsil. Literacy is 73%, 11 points above the tehsil average of 63% and the sex ratio is 1,119 women per 1,000 men. It lies 17 km from the Almora district centre, 17 km from Kafara, the nearest town, 52 km from Kathgodam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263626, served by Jainti post office; the LGD village code is 53491. 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 272 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Garaun · this village	231	73%	—
Gaunap · Dhaulchhina	50	80%	0 km N
Padoli · Dhaulchhina	74	62%	0.7 km W
Batuliya · Dhaulchhina	109	77%	0.7 km W
Paroliya · Someshwar	559	69%	0.7 km W
Baura · Dhaulchhina	143	64%	1.1 km NE
Khankar · Jainti	937	62%	1.1 km NE

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Key facts — Garaun

LGD code: 53491
Pincode: 263626
Post office: Jainti
Population (Census 2011): 231
Population (projected 2026): 272
Households: 47
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1119
Literacy rate: 73.2%
Coordinates: 29.72786°N, 79.61163°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

Garaun — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

231

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Population · 2026

272

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.0%

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: 231Census 2011
Households: 47Census 2011
Literacy rate: 73.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1119 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2722026 proj. · +17.7% vs 2011
Est. households: 552026 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 Garaun

Mandal centre

Jainti · ≈ 2.0 km

≈ 4 min by car · 5 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 17 km

≈ 34 min by car · 41 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,387 people

Kafara · ≈ 17 km

≈ 35 min by car · 42 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun166 kmcapital
Delhi264 km
Kolkata1181 km
Mumbai1366 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKathgodam52 km
Bus stopJeep Stop15 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Medical College Hospital, Almora14 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India Someswar branch6 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum11 km
CollegeGovt Post Graduate College21 km
Police stationMallital Police Station40 km

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Lead story

September 2026

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Uttarakhand Tragedy: Mother jumps into river hours after 14-year-old son dies

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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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Sep

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Season's first snowfall blankets Uttarakhand's Hemkund Sahib; rain disrupts Kedarnath yatra

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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News from Almora & Uttarakhand

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Uttarakhand Tragedy: Mother jumps into river hours after 14-year-old son dies
India Today15h ago
CJP questions closure of 826 Uttarakhand schools, gives government 10-day ultimatum
The New Indian Express19h 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 India5 days ago
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
The Times of India6 days ago
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice9 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Garaun

What is the pincode of Garaun?

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

Which post office delivers to Garaun?

Mail for Garaun 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 Garaun located?

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

What is the population of Garaun as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Garaun village has a population of 231 across 47 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Garaun in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Garaun in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Garaun?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Garaun village is 73.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Garaun?

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

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Garaun?

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

Garaun is approximately 17 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 Garaun?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Garaun village is 53491.

Which is the nearest town to Garaun?

Kafara (population 11,387, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 17 km from Garaun in a straight line.

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

Garaun ranks 32 of 73 villages in Jainti tehsil by Census 2011 population (231 residents).

How far is Garaun from Dehradun?

Garaun is about 166 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 215 km.

How far is Garaun from Delhi?

Garaun is about 264 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 343 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Garaun?

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Garaun, about 52 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 67 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Garaun?

Jeep Stop is the nearest bus stop to Garaun, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Garaun?

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

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Garaun?

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

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Garaun?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Garaun, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Who is the MLA of Garaun?

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

Who is the MP for Garaun?

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

What is the population of Garaun in 2026?

Garaun is estimated at 272 people in 2026, up about 18% from 231 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Garaun in?

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