Kantali village, Someshwar tehsil | Pincode 263639

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LGD code: 53251
Pincode: 263639
Post office: Kausani
Population: 1,106
Households: 517
Literacy rate: 76%
Sex ratio: 641 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 683
Distance to district centre: 18 km
Distance to mandal centre: 10 km
Distance to Dehradun: 156 km
Distance to Delhi: 267 km
Nearest railway station: Kathgodam · 65 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Bantoli · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kantali compares

By population, Kantali ranks #2 of 150 villages in Someshwar mandal.

Literacy rate

76.0%

+7.6% vs mandal average

Kantali: 76.0%
Someshwar mandal: 68.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

641

−571 vs mandal average

Kantali: 641
Someshwar mandal: 1,212

Household size

people per home

2.1

−2.1 vs mandal average

Kantali: 2.1
Someshwar mandal: 4.2

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

Kantali at a glance

Kantali is a village of 1,106 people in 517 households (Census 2011) in Someshwar tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 2nd-largest of 150 villages in Someshwar tehsil. Literacy is 76%, 8 points above the tehsil average of 68% and the sex ratio is 641 women per 1,000 men. It lies 18 km from the Almora district centre, 19 km from Kafara, the nearest town, 65 km from Kathgodam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263639, served by Kausani post office; the LGD village code is 53251. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Bantoli, 5 km away. The village votes in Someshwar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rekha Arya. The population is estimated at 1,304 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Kantali · this village	1,106	76%	—
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Gajari · Kanalichhina	263	72%	2.2 km E
Bathauli · Kanalichhina	506	68%	2.4 km NE

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Key facts — Kantali

LGD code: 53251
Pincode: 263639
Post office: Kausani
Population (Census 2011): 1,106
Population (projected 2026): 1,304
Households: 517
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 641
Literacy rate: 76.0%
Coordinates: 29.85075°N, 79.56704°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

Kantali — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,106

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,304

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

517

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

610

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: 1,106Census 2011
Households: 517Census 2011
Literacy rate: 76.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 641 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,3042026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6102026 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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Notable places in Kantali

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Rudradhari Mahadev Temple
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Pinath Temple
📍 2.6 km awayOSM
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Budha Pinath Temple
📍 4.5 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Kantali

Mandal centre

Someshwar · ≈ 10 km

≈ 21 min by car · 24 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

≈ 40 min by car · 47 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun156 kmcapital
Delhi267 km
Kolkata1193 km
Mumbai1375 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKathgodam65 km
Bus stopbageshwar bus station20 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Bantoli5 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India4 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum20 km
CollegeGovt Post Graduate College21 km
Police stationMallital Police Station52 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Kantali

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

🛕Rudradhari Mahadev TempleTemple1.1 km ↗
🛕Pinath TempleTemple2.6 km ↗
🛕Pingla Devi TempleTemple3.5 km ↗
🛕Budha Pinath TempleTemple4.5 km ↗

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Lead story

September 2026

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Uttarakhand Tragedy: Mother jumps into river hours after 14-year-old son dies

Reported by India Today.

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Sep

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CJP questions closure of 826 Uttarakhand schools, gives government 10-day ultimatum

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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Sep

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Season's first snowfall blankets Uttarakhand's Hemkund Sahib; rain disrupts Kedarnath yatra

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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News from Almora & Uttarakhand

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Uttarakhand Tragedy: Mother jumps into river hours after 14-year-old son dies
India Today11h ago
CJP questions closure of 826 Uttarakhand schools, gives government 10-day ultimatum
The New Indian Express14h ago
Season's first snowfall blankets Uttarakhand's Hemkund Sahib; rain disrupts Kedarnath yatra
The New Indian Express3 days ago
Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25
The Times of India5 days ago
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
The Times of India5 days ago
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice8 days ago

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People often ask about Kantali

What is the pincode of Kantali?

The pincode of Kantali, Someshwar tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand is 263639. The post office is Kausani.

Which post office delivers to Kantali?

Mail for Kantali is delivered through Kausani post office, pincode 263639, in Someshwar tehsil, Almora district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kantali located?

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

What is the population of Kantali as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kantali village has a population of 1,106 across 517 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kantali in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kantali in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Kantali?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kantali village is 76.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Kantali?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kantali village is 641 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kantali?

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

Kantali 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 Kantali?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kantali village is 53251.

Which is the nearest town to Kantali?

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

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

Kantali ranks 2 of 150 villages in Someshwar tehsil by Census 2011 population (1,106 residents).

How far is Kantali from Dehradun?

Kantali is about 156 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 203 km.

How far is Kantali from Delhi?

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

Which is the nearest railway station to Kantali?

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Kantali, about 65 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 84 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kantali?

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

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kantali?

Government Hospital, Bantoli is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kantali, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kantali?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Kantali, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kantali?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Kantali, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Who is the MLA of Kantali?

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

Who is the MP for Kantali?

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

What is the population of Kantali in 2026?

Kantali is estimated at 1,304 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,106 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kantali in?

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