Kalet village, Someshwar tehsil | Pincode 263638

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LGD code: 53345
Pincode: 263638
Post office: Manan
Population: 114
Households: 30
Literacy rate: 78.1%
Sex ratio: 1192 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 60
Distance to district centre: 28 km
Distance to mandal centre: 22 km
Distance to Dehradun: 178 km
Distance to Delhi: 265 km
Nearest railway station: Kathgodam · 40 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Rudraksh Clinic · 2 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kalet compares

By population, Kalet ranks #103 of 150 villages in Someshwar mandal.

Literacy rate

78.1%

+9.7% vs mandal average

Kalet: 78.1%
Someshwar mandal: 68.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,192

−20 vs mandal average

Kalet: 1,192
Someshwar mandal: 1,212

Household size

people per home

3.8

−0.4 vs mandal average

Kalet: 3.8
Someshwar mandal: 4.2

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

Kalet at a glance

Kalet is a village of 114 people in 30 households (Census 2011) in Someshwar tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 103rd-largest of 150 villages in Someshwar tehsil. Literacy is 78%, 10 points above the tehsil average of 68% and the sex ratio is 1,192 women per 1,000 men. It lies 28 km from the Almora district centre, 27 km from Kafara, the nearest town, 40 km from Kathgodam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263638, served by Manan post office; the LGD village code is 53345. The nearest hospital or health centre is Rudraksh Clinic, 2 km away. The village votes in Someshwar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rekha Arya. The population is estimated at 134 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kalet · this village	114	78%	—
Kalet · Berinag	33	79%	0 km N
Kalet · Almora	35	71%	0 km N
Kawati · Chandauli	593	62%	2 km SE
Tatik · Almora	135	71%	2 km E
Kherda · Almora	250	68%	2.3 km SW
Khirauli · Almora	172	77%	2.4 km SE

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Key facts — Kalet

LGD code: 53345
Pincode: 263638
Post office: Manan
Population (Census 2011): 114
Population (projected 2026): 134
Households: 30
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1192
Literacy rate: 78.1%
Coordinates: 29.60454°N, 79.68447°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Someshwar
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rekha Arya
Block / Mandal: Someshwar

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

Kalet — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

114

Census 2011 baseline

+17.5%

Population · 2026

134

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+16.7%

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: 114Census 2011
Households: 30Census 2011
Literacy rate: 78.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1192 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1342026 proj. · +17.5% vs 2011
Est. households: 352026 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 Kalet

Mandal centre

Someshwar · ≈ 22 km

≈ 45 min by car · 53 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 28 km

≈ 57 min by car · 1 h 8 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,387 people

Kafara · ≈ 27 km

≈ 56 min by car · 1 h 7 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun178 kmcapital
Delhi265 km
Kolkata1167 km
Mumbai1358 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKathgodam40 km
Bus stopJeep Stop3 km
Hospital / PHCRudraksh Clinic2 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India Someswar branch21 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil3 km
CollegeGovt Post Graduate College28 km
Police stationThana Bhimtal31 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Kalet

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

🛕Dana Golu Devta TempleTemple1.7 km ↗
🛕Golu Devta Temple, ChitaiTemple2.1 km ↗
🛕Nanda Devi TempleTemple2.3 km ↗
🛕Kasar Devi TempleTemple4.7 km ↗
🛕Shiv Temple (Kasar Devi)Temple4.8 km ↗

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September 2026

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

Reported by India Today.

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Sep

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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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Anniversary of Uttarakhand statehood (2000).

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Govardhan Puja

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Day after Diwali; worship of Govardhan hill and cattle.

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News from Almora & Uttarakhand

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From school graduate to water scientist: Reviving mountain springs in Uttarakhand
India Water Portal18h ago
Uttarakhand school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear
India Todayyesterday
Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy
The Times of India3 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy
The News Mill3 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village
Livemint3 days ago
Strong M-PACS can strengthen villages and contribute to Uttarakhand’s rural economy: CM Dhami | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times3 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kalet

What is the pincode of Kalet?

The pincode of Kalet, Someshwar tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand is 263638. The post office is Manan.

Which post office delivers to Kalet?

Mail for Kalet is delivered through Manan post office, pincode 263638, in Someshwar tehsil, Almora district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kalet located?

Kalet is a village in Someshwar tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Kalet as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kalet village has a population of 114 across 30 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kalet in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kalet in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Kalet?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kalet village is 78.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Kalet?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kalet village is 1192 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kalet?

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

Kalet is approximately 28 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 Kalet?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kalet village is 53345.

Which is the nearest town to Kalet?

Kafara (population 11,387, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 27 km from Kalet in a straight line.

How big is Kalet compared to other villages in Someshwar tehsil?

Kalet ranks 103 of 150 villages in Someshwar tehsil by Census 2011 population (114 residents).

How far is Kalet from Dehradun?

Kalet is about 178 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 231 km.

How far is Kalet from Delhi?

Kalet is about 265 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 344 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kalet?

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Kalet, about 40 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 52 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kalet?

Jeep Stop is the nearest bus stop to Kalet, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kalet?

Rudraksh Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kalet, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kalet?

State Bank of India Someswar branch is the nearest ATM or bank to Kalet, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kalet?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Kalet, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Who is the MLA of Kalet?

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

Who is the MP for Kalet?

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

What is the population of Kalet in 2026?

Kalet is estimated at 134 people in 2026, up about 18% from 114 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kalet in?

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