Lara village, Jainti tehsil | Pincode 263626

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LGD code: 53503
Pincode: 263626
Post office: Jainti
Population: 39
Households: 7
Literacy rate: 61.5%
Sex ratio: 857 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 27
Distance to district centre: 18 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Dehradun: 165 km
Distance to Delhi: 267 km
Nearest railway station: Kathgodam · 56 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Aashirwad Clinic · 14 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Lara compares

By population, Lara ranks #64 of 73 villages in Jainti mandal.

Literacy rate

61.5%

−1.0% vs mandal average

Lara: 61.5%
Jainti mandal: 62.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

857

−274 vs mandal average

Lara: 857
Jainti mandal: 1,131

Household size

people per home

5.6

+0.8 vs mandal average

Lara: 5.6
Jainti mandal: 4.8

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

Lara at a glance

Lara is a village of 39 people in 7 households (Census 2011) in Jainti tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 64th-largest of 73 villages in Jainti tehsil. Literacy is 62%, 1 points below the tehsil average of 63% and the sex ratio is 857 women per 1,000 men. It lies 18 km from the Almora district centre, 19 km from Kafara, the nearest town, 56 km from Kathgodam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263626, served by Jainti post office; the LGD village code is 53503. The nearest hospital or health centre is Aashirwad Clinic, 14 km away. The village votes in Someshwar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rekha Arya. The population is estimated at 46 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Lara · this village	39	62%	—
Naini · Dhaulchhina	242	67%	0 km N
Salla · Dhaulchhina	850	70%	0 km N
Jakh · Jainti	0	—	0 km N
Lohana · Jainti	219	60%	0 km N
Beena · Dhaulchhina	305	60%	0 km N
Sela · Dhaulchhina	141	72%	0 km N

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Key facts — Lara

LGD code: 53503
Pincode: 263626
Post office: Jainti
Population (Census 2011): 39
Population (projected 2026): 46
Households: 7
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 857
Literacy rate: 61.5%
Coordinates: 29.76771°N, 79.62062°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

Lara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+14.3%

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: 39Census 2011
Households: 7Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 857 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 462026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 82026 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 Lara

Mandal centre

Jainti · ≈ 2.5 km

≈ 5 min by car · 6 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 18 km

≈ 37 min by car · 44 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,387 people

Kafara · ≈ 19 km

≈ 39 min by car · 46 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun165 kmcapital
Delhi267 km
Kolkata1183 km
Mumbai1370 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKathgodam56 km
Bus stopbageshwar bus station16 km
Hospital / PHCAashirwad Clinic14 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India Someswar branch2 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum14 km
CollegeGovt Post Graduate College18 km
Police stationMallital Police Station45 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Lara

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🛕Someshwar Mahadev TempleTemple2.1 km ↗

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September 2026

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

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy

Reported by The Times of India.

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy

Reported by The News Mill.

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Uttarakhand school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear
India Today4h ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy
The Times of Indiayesterday
Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy
The News Mill2 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village
Livemint2 days ago
Strong M-PACS can strengthen villages and contribute to Uttarakhand’s rural economy: CM Dhami | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times2 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in Chhachhani dance during visit to Bamni village | Hindustan Times
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Quick answers

People often ask about Lara

What is the pincode of Lara?

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

Which post office delivers to Lara?

Mail for Lara 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 Lara located?

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

What is the population of Lara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Lara village has a population of 39 across 7 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Lara in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Lara in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Lara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Lara village is 61.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Lara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Lara village is 857 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Lara?

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

Lara 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 Lara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Lara village is 53503.

Which is the nearest town to Lara?

Kafara (population 11,387, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 19 km from Lara in a straight line.

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

Lara ranks 64 of 73 villages in Jainti tehsil by Census 2011 population (39 residents).

How far is Lara from Dehradun?

Lara is about 165 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 214 km.

How far is Lara from Delhi?

Lara is about 267 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 347 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Lara?

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Lara, about 56 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 73 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Lara?

bageshwar bus station is the nearest bus stop to Lara, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Lara?

Aashirwad Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Lara, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Lara?

State Bank of India Someswar branch is the nearest ATM or bank to Lara, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Lara?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Lara, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Who is the MLA of Lara?

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

Who is the MP for Lara?

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

What is the population of Lara in 2026?

Lara is estimated at 46 people in 2026, up about 18% from 39 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Lara in?

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