Kapkot village, Lamgada tehsil | Pincode 263625

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LGD code: 53238
Pincode: 263625
Post office: Jalna
Population: 1,050
Households: 246
Literacy rate: 74.2%
Sex ratio: 959 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 535
Distance to district centre: 19 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Dehradun: 169 km
Distance to Delhi: 262 km
Nearest railway station: Kathgodam · 46 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Medical College Hospital, Almora · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kapkot compares

By population, Kapkot ranks #4 of 104 villages in Lamgada mandal.

Literacy rate

74.2%

+7.4% vs mandal average

Kapkot: 74.2%
Lamgada mandal: 66.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

959

−80 vs mandal average

Kapkot: 959
Lamgada mandal: 1,039

Household size

people per home

4.3

−0.7 vs mandal average

Kapkot: 4.3
Lamgada mandal: 5.0

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

Kapkot at a glance

Kapkot is a village of 1,050 people in 246 households (Census 2011) in Lamgada tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 4th-largest of 104 villages in Lamgada tehsil. Literacy is 74%, 7 points above the tehsil average of 67% and the sex ratio is 959 women per 1,000 men. It lies 19 km from the Almora district centre, 19 km from Kafara, the nearest town, 46 km from Kathgodam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263625, served by Jalna post office; the LGD village code is 53238. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Medical College Hospital, Almora, 8 km away. The village votes in Almora assembly constituency, represented by MLA Manoj Tewari. The population is estimated at 1,238 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kapkot · this village	1,050	74%	—
Uskuna · Someshwar	205	73%	1 km NW
Gauna · Lamgada	525	66%	1.9 km SE
Dhaura · Lamgada	119	70%	1.9 km SE
Kanal Bunga · Someshwar	665	72%	1.8 km E
Mehla · Someshwar	159	76%	2.1 km NE
Boragaon · Lamgada	165	61%	2.4 km S

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Key facts — Kapkot

LGD code: 53238
Pincode: 263625
Post office: Jalna
Population (Census 2011): 1,050
Population (projected 2026): 1,238
Households: 246
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 959
Literacy rate: 74.2%
Coordinates: 29.67448°N, 79.62228°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Almora
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Manoj Tewari
Block / Mandal: Lamgada

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

Kapkot — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,050

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,238

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

246

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

290

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: 1,050Census 2011
Households: 246Census 2011
Literacy rate: 74.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 959 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2382026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2902026 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 Kapkot

Mandal centre

Lamgada · ≈ 3.7 km

≈ 8 min by car · 9 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 19 km

≈ 39 min by car · 46 min by bike

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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

Dehradun169 kmcapital
Delhi262 km
Kolkata1176 km
Mumbai1361 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKathgodam46 km
Bus stopJeep Stop9 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Medical College Hospital, Almora8 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India Someswar branch12 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil9 km
CollegeGovt Post Graduate College25 km
Police stationMallital Police Station35 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Kapkot

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

🛕Surya Temple, KatarmalTemple4.7 km ↗
🛕Surya TempleTemple4.7 km ↗

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September 2026

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

Reported by The Times of India.

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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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Sep

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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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Ganesh Chaturthi

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Vinayaka installation on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. Madhyahna puja muhurat 11:

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Hartalika Teej

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Married women observe a nirjala (waterless) fast for the well-being of their hus

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Rishi Panchami

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Observed the day after Ganesh Chaturthi. Traditional fast honouring the Saptarsh

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Vishwakarma Puja

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Craftsmen, mechanics, factory workers, drivers and shopkeepers honour Vishwakarm

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Radha Ashtami

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Radha's appearance day. Fasting, midday puja, and kirtan. Especially prominent i

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Anant Chaturdashi

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Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

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Gandhi Jayanti

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Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi; observed as a national holiday.

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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 Indiayesterday
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
The Times of Indiayesterday
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice4 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
ETV Bharat6 days ago
Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
The Times of India9 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami appoints 101 new government officers
The News Mill13 days ago

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What is the pincode of Kapkot?

The pincode of Kapkot, Lamgada tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand is 263625. The post office is Jalna.

Which post office delivers to Kapkot?

Mail for Kapkot is delivered through Jalna post office, pincode 263625, in Lamgada tehsil, Almora district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kapkot located?

Kapkot is a village in Lamgada tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Kapkot as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kapkot village has a population of 1,050 across 246 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kapkot in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kapkot in?

Kapkot falls under the Almora assembly constituency (AC #52) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Kapkot?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kapkot village is 74.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Kapkot?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kapkot village is 959 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kapkot?

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

Kapkot is approximately 19 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 Kapkot?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kapkot village is 53238.

Which is the nearest town to Kapkot?

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

How big is Kapkot compared to other villages in Lamgada tehsil?

Kapkot ranks 4 of 104 villages in Lamgada tehsil by Census 2011 population (1,050 residents).

How far is Kapkot from Dehradun?

Kapkot is about 169 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 220 km.

How far is Kapkot from Delhi?

Kapkot is about 262 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 341 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kapkot?

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Kapkot, about 46 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 60 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kapkot?

Jeep Stop is the nearest bus stop to Kapkot, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kapkot?

Government Medical College Hospital, Almora is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kapkot, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kapkot?

State Bank of India Someswar branch is the nearest ATM or bank to Kapkot, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kapkot?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Kapkot, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Who is the MLA of Kapkot?

Kapkot falls under Almora assembly constituency (AC 52). The sitting MLA is Manoj Tewari (INC).

Who is the MP for Kapkot?

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

What is the population of Kapkot in 2026?

Kapkot is estimated at 1,238 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,050 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kapkot in?

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