Paithani village, Jalali tehsil | Pincode 263653

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Girish chandra vishvkarma

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LGD code: 52732
Pincode: 263653
Post office: Dwarahat
Population: 364
Households: 83
Literacy rate: 70.3%
Sex ratio: 1092 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 258
Distance to district centre: 25 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Dehradun: 125 km
Distance to Delhi: 235 km
Nearest railway station: Ramnagar · 48 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Matela Almora · 2 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Paithani compares

By population, Paithani ranks #9 of 77 villages in Jalali mandal.

Literacy rate

70.3%

+1.7% vs mandal average

Paithani: 70.3%
Jalali mandal: 68.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,092

−232 vs mandal average

Paithani: 1,092
Jalali mandal: 1,324

Household size

people per home

4.4

+0.4 vs mandal average

Paithani: 4.4
Jalali mandal: 4.0

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

Paithani at a glance

Paithani is a village of 364 people in 83 households (Census 2011) in Jalali tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 9th-largest of 77 villages in Jalali tehsil. Literacy is 70%, 2 points above the tehsil average of 69% and the sex ratio is 1,092 women per 1,000 men. It lies 25 km from the Almora district centre, 17 km from Sirauli, the nearest town, 48 km from Ramnagar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263653, served by Dwarahat post office; the LGD village code is 52732. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Matela Almora, 2 km away. The sarpanch is Girish chandra vishvkarma, and the village votes in Salt assembly constituency, represented by MLA Mahesh Jeena. The population is estimated at 429 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Paithani · this village	364	70%	—
Paithana · Tirwa	5,752	62%	0 km N
Paithana · Syalde	629	77%	0 km N
Syalde · Garud	383	76%	0.4 km NE
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Pali · Jalali	146	77%	1.3 km N
Gwali · Syalde	352	68%	1.3 km N

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Key facts — Paithani

LGD code: 52732
Pincode: 263653
Post office: Dwarahat
Population (Census 2011): 364
Population (projected 2026): 429
Households: 83
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1092
Literacy rate: 70.3%
Coordinates: 29.82158°N, 79.20164°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Salt
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Mahesh Jeena
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Girish chandra vishvkarma
Block / Mandal: Jalali

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

Paithani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

364

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

429

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

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: 364Census 2011
Households: 83Census 2011
Literacy rate: 70.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1092 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4292026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 982026 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 Paithani

Mandal centre

Jalali · ≈ 1.8 km

≈ 4 min by car · 4 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 25 km

≈ 51 min by car · 1 h 1 min by bike

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Nearest town · 18,600 people

Sirauli · ≈ 17 km

≈ 36 min by car · 42 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun125 kmcapital
Delhi235 km
Kolkata1218 km
Mumbai1355 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRamnagar48 km
Bus stopRatkot20 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Matela Almora2 km
ATM / bankCanera Bank Rathkhaal Manila9 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil29 km
CollegeUttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry33 km
Police stationKotwali Ramnagar48 km

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September 2026

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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25

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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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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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News from Almora & Uttarakhand

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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25
The Times of India4 days ago
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
The Times of India4 days ago
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice7 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
ETV Bharat9 days ago
Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
The Times of India12 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami appoints 101 new government officers
The News Mill16 days ago

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People often ask about Paithani

What is the pincode of Paithani?

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

Which post office delivers to Paithani?

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

In which district is Paithani located?

Paithani is a village in Jalali tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Paithani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Paithani village has a population of 364 across 83 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Paithani?

The current sarpanch of Paithani gram panchayat is Girish chandra vishvkarma.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Paithani in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Paithani in?

Paithani falls under the Salt assembly constituency (AC #49) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Paithani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Paithani village is 70.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Paithani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Paithani village is 1092 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Paithani?

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

Paithani is approximately 25 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 Paithani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Paithani village is 52732.

Which is the nearest town to Paithani?

Sirauli (population 18,600, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 17 km from Paithani in a straight line.

How big is Paithani compared to other villages in Jalali tehsil?

Paithani ranks 9 of 77 villages in Jalali tehsil by Census 2011 population (364 residents).

How far is Paithani from Dehradun?

Paithani is about 125 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 163 km.

How far is Paithani from Delhi?

Paithani is about 235 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 306 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Paithani?

Ramnagar is the nearest railway station to Paithani, about 48 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 63 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Paithani?

Ratkot is the nearest bus stop to Paithani, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Paithani?

Government Hospital, Matela Almora is the nearest hospital or health centre to Paithani, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Paithani?

Canera Bank Rathkhaal Manila is the nearest ATM or bank to Paithani, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Paithani?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Paithani, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 38 km.

Who is the MLA of Paithani?

Paithani falls under Salt assembly constituency (AC 49). The sitting MLA is Mahesh Jeena (BJP).

Who is the MP for Paithani?

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

What is the population of Paithani in 2026?

Paithani is estimated at 429 people in 2026, up about 18% from 364 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Paithani in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Paithani?

Girish chandra vishvkarma is the sarpanch of Paithani gram panchayat, Jalali tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Jalali tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)