Baret village, Machhor tehsil | Pincode 263646

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LGD code: 52216
Pincode: 263646
Post office: Bhatronjkhan
Population: 240
Households: 54
Literacy rate: 63.8%
Sex ratio: 1162 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 52
Distance to district centre: 33 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Dehradun: 123 km
Distance to Delhi: 220 km
Nearest railway station: Ramnagar · 35 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Adalikhal · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Baret compares

By population, Baret ranks #30 of 56 villages in Machhor mandal.

Literacy rate

63.8%

−1.1% vs mandal average

Baret: 63.8%
Machhor mandal: 64.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,162

+12 vs mandal average

Baret: 1,162
Machhor mandal: 1,150

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.3 vs mandal average

Baret: 4.4
Machhor mandal: 4.7

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

Baret at a glance

Baret is a village of 240 people in 54 households (Census 2011) in Machhor tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 30th-largest of 56 villages in Machhor tehsil. Literacy is 64%, 1 points below the tehsil average of 65% and the sex ratio is 1,162 women per 1,000 men. It lies 33 km from the Almora district centre, 30 km from Basera, the nearest town, 35 km from Ramnagar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263646, served by Bhatronjkhan post office; the LGD village code is 52216. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Adalikhal, 4 km away. The village votes in Lansdowne assembly constituency, represented by MLA Daleep Singh Rawat. The population is estimated at 283 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Baret · this village	240	64%	—
Tolyo · Machhor	578	65%	1.1 km NW
Asnan · Dhoomakot	91	73%	1.2 km SE
Beb · Machhor	126	72%	1.4 km N
Pinjoli Walli · Dhoomakot	66	61%	1.4 km NE
Palasi · Dhoomakot	305	67%	2.1 km W
Bhandar · Dhoomakot	165	69%	2.8 km SE

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Key facts — Baret

LGD code: 52216
Pincode: 263646
Post office: Bhatronjkhan
Population (Census 2011): 240
Population (projected 2026): 283
Households: 54
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1162
Literacy rate: 63.8%
Coordinates: 29.70424°N, 79.09789°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Lansdowne
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Daleep Singh Rawat
Block / Mandal: Machhor

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

Baret — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

240

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

283

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.5%

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: 240Census 2011
Households: 54Census 2011
Literacy rate: 63.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1162 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2832026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 642026 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 Baret

Mandal centre

Machhor · ≈ 2.4 km

≈ 5 min by car · 6 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 33 km

≈ 1 h 8 min by car · 1 h 21 min by bike

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Nearest town · 17,031 people

Basera · ≈ 30 km

≈ 1 h 2 min by car · 1 h 13 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun123 kmcapital
Delhi220 km
Kolkata1217 km
Mumbai1338 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRamnagar35 km
Bus stopRatkot24 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Adalikhal4 km
ATM / bankCanera Bank Rathkhaal Manila11 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil33 km
CollegeUttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry40 km
Police stationKotwali Ramnagar35 km

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September 2026

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Uttarakhand, where Ganga and Yamuna originate, runs short of river water; state power grid announces power

Reported by The Economic Times.

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From school graduate to water scientist: Reviving mountain springs in Uttarakhand

Reported by India Water Portal.

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Sep

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

Reported by India Today.

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News from Almora & Uttarakhand

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Uttarakhand, where Ganga and Yamuna originate, runs short of river water; state power grid announces power
The Economic Timesyesterday
From school graduate to water scientist: Reviving mountain springs in Uttarakhand
indiawaterportal.org2 days ago
Uttarakhand school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear
India Today3 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy
The Times of India5 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy
The News Mill5 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village
Livemint5 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Baret

What is the pincode of Baret?

The pincode of Baret, Machhor tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand is 263646. The post office is Bhatronjkhan.

Which post office delivers to Baret?

Mail for Baret is delivered through Bhatronjkhan post office, pincode 263646, in Machhor tehsil, Almora district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Baret located?

Baret is a village in Machhor tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Baret as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Baret village has a population of 240 across 54 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Baret in?

Baret falls under the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Baret in?

Baret falls under the Lansdowne assembly constituency (AC #40) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Baret?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Baret village is 63.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Baret?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Baret village is 1162 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Baret?

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

Baret is approximately 33 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 Baret?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Baret village is 52216.

Which is the nearest town to Baret?

Basera (population 17,031, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 30 km from Baret in a straight line.

How big is Baret compared to other villages in Machhor tehsil?

Baret ranks 30 of 56 villages in Machhor tehsil by Census 2011 population (240 residents).

How far is Baret from Dehradun?

Baret is about 123 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 160 km.

How far is Baret from Delhi?

Baret is about 220 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 286 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Baret?

Ramnagar is the nearest railway station to Baret, about 35 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 45 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Baret?

Ratkot is the nearest bus stop to Baret, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Baret?

Government Hospital, Adalikhal is the nearest hospital or health centre to Baret, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Baret?

Canera Bank Rathkhaal Manila is the nearest ATM or bank to Baret, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Baret?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Baret, about 33 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 42 km.

Who is the MLA of Baret?

Baret falls under Lansdowne assembly constituency (AC 40). The sitting MLA is Daleep Singh Rawat (BJP).

Who is the MP for Baret?

Baret is in Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Anil Baluni (Anil Baluni).

What is the population of Baret in 2026?

Baret is estimated at 283 people in 2026, up about 18% from 240 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Baret in?

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