Khakoli village, Someshwar tehsil | Pincode 263629

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LGD code: 53274
Pincode: 263629
Post office: Chanoda
Population: 97
Households: 23
Literacy rate: 82.5%
Sex ratio: 1366 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 55
Distance to district centre: 13 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Dehradun: 159 km
Distance to Delhi: 263 km
Nearest railway station: Kathgodam · 57 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Bantoli · 13 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Khakoli compares

By population, Khakoli ranks #109 of 150 villages in Someshwar mandal.

Literacy rate

82.5%

+14.1% vs mandal average

Khakoli: 82.5%
Someshwar mandal: 68.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,366

+154 vs mandal average

Khakoli: 1,366
Someshwar mandal: 1,212

Household size

people per home

4.2

Same as the mandal average

Khakoli: 4.2
Someshwar mandal: 4.2

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

Khakoli at a glance

Khakoli is a village of 97 people in 23 households (Census 2011) in Someshwar tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 109th-largest of 150 villages in Someshwar tehsil. Literacy is 83%, 14 points above the tehsil average of 68% and the sex ratio is 1,366 women per 1,000 men. It lies 13 km from the Almora district centre, 14 km from Kafara, the nearest town, 57 km from Kathgodam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263629, served by Chanoda post office; the LGD village code is 53274. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Bantoli, 13 km away. The village votes in Someshwar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rekha Arya. The population is estimated at 114 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Khakoli · this village	97	83%	—
Chanoli · Someshwar	313	73%	0 km N
Jhaloli · Someshwar	118	75%	0 km N
Chaura · Someshwar	344	73%	0.4 km E
Falta · Someshwar	71	79%	0.4 km E
Bheta · Someshwar	279	66%	0.4 km E
Naikara · Someshwar	268	57%	0.7 km W

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Key facts — Khakoli

LGD code: 53274
Pincode: 263629
Post office: Chanoda
Population (Census 2011): 97
Population (projected 2026): 114
Households: 23
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1366
Literacy rate: 82.5%
Coordinates: 29.78159°N, 79.56153°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

Khakoli — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.5%

Population · 2026

114

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.4%

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: 97Census 2011
Households: 23Census 2011
Literacy rate: 82.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1366 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1142026 proj. · +17.5% vs 2011
Est. households: 272026 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 Khakoli

Mandal centre

Someshwar · ≈ 2.5 km

≈ 5 min by car · 6 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 13 km

≈ 27 min by car · 32 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,387 people

Kafara · ≈ 14 km

≈ 29 min by car · 35 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun159 kmcapital
Delhi263 km
Kolkata1188 km
Mumbai1368 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKathgodam57 km
Bus stopRanikhet Bus Depot19 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Bantoli13 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India Someswar branch4 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum12 km
CollegeGovt Post Graduate College22 km
Police stationMallital Police Station45 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Khakoli

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🛕Someshwar Mahadev TempleTemple4.2 km ↗

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September 2026

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

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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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News from Almora & Uttarakhand

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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
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in Chhachhani dance during visit to Bamni village | Hindustan Times
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Quick answers

People often ask about Khakoli

What is the pincode of Khakoli?

The pincode of Khakoli, Someshwar tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand is 263629. The post office is Chanoda.

Which post office delivers to Khakoli?

Mail for Khakoli is delivered through Chanoda post office, pincode 263629, in Someshwar tehsil, Almora district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Khakoli located?

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

What is the population of Khakoli as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Khakoli village has a population of 97 across 23 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khakoli in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khakoli in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Khakoli?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Khakoli village is 82.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Khakoli?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Khakoli village is 1366 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khakoli?

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

Khakoli is approximately 13 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 Khakoli?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Khakoli village is 53274.

Which is the nearest town to Khakoli?

Kafara (population 11,387, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 14 km from Khakoli in a straight line.

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

Khakoli ranks 109 of 150 villages in Someshwar tehsil by Census 2011 population (97 residents).

How far is Khakoli from Dehradun?

Khakoli is about 159 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 206 km.

How far is Khakoli from Delhi?

Khakoli is about 263 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 341 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Khakoli?

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Khakoli, about 57 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 74 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Khakoli?

Ranikhet Bus Depot is the nearest bus stop to Khakoli, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Khakoli?

Government Hospital, Bantoli is the nearest hospital or health centre to Khakoli, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Khakoli?

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

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Khakoli?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Khakoli, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Who is the MLA of Khakoli?

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

Who is the MP for Khakoli?

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

What is the population of Khakoli in 2026?

Khakoli is estimated at 114 people in 2026, up about 18% from 97 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Khakoli in?

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