Nakot village, Someshwar tehsil | Pincode 263637

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LGD code: 53284
Pincode: 263637
Post office: Someshwar
Population: 335
Households: 87
Literacy rate: 69.9%
Sex ratio: 1295 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 199
Distance to district centre: 8 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Dehradun: 156 km
Distance to Delhi: 258 km
Nearest railway station: Kathgodam · 55 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Kafra Governnment Hospital · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Nakot compares

By population, Nakot ranks #46 of 150 villages in Someshwar mandal.

Literacy rate

69.9%

+1.5% vs mandal average

Nakot: 69.9%
Someshwar mandal: 68.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,295

+83 vs mandal average

Nakot: 1,295
Someshwar mandal: 1,212

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.3 vs mandal average

Nakot: 3.9
Someshwar mandal: 4.2

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

Nakot at a glance

Nakot is a village of 335 people in 87 households (Census 2011) in Someshwar tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 46th-largest of 150 villages in Someshwar tehsil. Literacy is 70%, 2 points above the tehsil average of 68% and the sex ratio is 1,295 women per 1,000 men. It lies 8 km from the Almora district centre, 9 km from Kafara, the nearest town, 55 km from Kathgodam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263637, served by Someshwar post office; the LGD village code is 53284. The nearest hospital or health centre is Kafra Governnment Hospital, 9 km away. The village votes in Someshwar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rekha Arya. The population is estimated at 395 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Nakot · this village	335	70%	—
Nakot · Someshwar	243	58%	0 km N
Sail · Someshwar	454	69%	0 km N
Dauni · Someshwar	447	67%	0 km N
Bora Ejar · Someshwar	0	—	0.5 km NW
Nainoli · Someshwar	458	77%	0.9 km SW
Maigari · Someshwar	192	56%	0.9 km SW

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Key facts — Nakot

LGD code: 53284
Pincode: 263637
Post office: Someshwar
Population (Census 2011): 335
Population (projected 2026): 395
Households: 87
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1295
Literacy rate: 69.9%
Coordinates: 29.76184°N, 79.51864°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

Nakot — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

335

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

395

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.4%

Households · 2026

103

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: 335Census 2011
Households: 87Census 2011
Literacy rate: 69.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1295 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3952026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1032026 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 Nakot

Mandal centre

Someshwar · ≈ 2.9 km

≈ 6 min by car · 7 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 8.3 km

≈ 17 min by car · 20 min by bike

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Nearest town · 11,387 people

Kafara · ≈ 9.5 km

≈ 19 min by car · 23 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun156 kmcapital
Delhi258 km
Kolkata1190 km
Mumbai1364 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKathgodam55 km
Bus stopRanikhet Bus Depot15 km
Hospital / PHCKafra Governnment Hospital9 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India Someswar branch9 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum9 km
CollegeGovt Post Graduate College27 km
Police stationMallital Police Station42 km

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Former CM Harish Rawat appears before ED in 2016 Uttarakhand recruitment exam case

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Reported by The Economic Times.

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Man Kills Sister, Neighbour Over Suspicion Of Love Affair In Uttarakhand's Roorkee
ETV Bharat12h ago
Former CM Harish Rawat appears before ED in 2016 Uttarakhand recruitment exam case
The New Indian Express15h ago
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
India Water Portal2 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

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People often ask about Nakot

What is the pincode of Nakot?

The pincode of Nakot, Someshwar tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand is 263637. The post office is Someshwar.

Which post office delivers to Nakot?

Mail for Nakot is delivered through Someshwar post office, pincode 263637, in Someshwar tehsil, Almora district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Nakot located?

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

What is the population of Nakot as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Nakot village has a population of 335 across 87 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Nakot in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Nakot in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Nakot?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Nakot village is 69.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Nakot?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Nakot village is 1295 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Nakot?

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

Nakot is approximately 8 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 Nakot?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Nakot village is 53284.

Which is the nearest town to Nakot?

Kafara (population 11,387, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 9 km from Nakot in a straight line.

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

Nakot ranks 46 of 150 villages in Someshwar tehsil by Census 2011 population (335 residents).

How far is Nakot from Dehradun?

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

How far is Nakot from Delhi?

Nakot is about 258 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 335 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Nakot?

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Nakot, about 55 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 71 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Nakot?

Ranikhet Bus Depot is the nearest bus stop to Nakot, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Nakot?

Kafra Governnment Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Nakot, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Nakot?

State Bank of India Someswar branch is the nearest ATM or bank to Nakot, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Nakot?

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

Who is the MLA of Nakot?

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

Who is the MP for Nakot?

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

What is the population of Nakot in 2026?

Nakot is estimated at 395 people in 2026, up about 18% from 335 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Nakot in?

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