Okali village, Someshwar tehsil | Pincode 263638

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LGD code: 53367
Pincode: 263638
Post office: Manan
Population: 153
Households: 36
Literacy rate: 68%
Sex ratio: 1125 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 56
Distance to district centre: 20 km
Distance to mandal centre: 9 km
Distance to Dehradun: 167 km
Distance to Delhi: 268 km
Nearest railway station: Kathgodam · 55 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Medical College Hospital, Almora · 16 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Okali compares

By population, Okali ranks #88 of 150 villages in Someshwar mandal.

Literacy rate

68.0%

−0.4% vs mandal average

Okali: 68.0%
Someshwar mandal: 68.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,125

−87 vs mandal average

Okali: 1,125
Someshwar mandal: 1,212

Household size

people per home

4.3

+0.1 vs mandal average

Okali: 4.3
Someshwar mandal: 4.2

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

Okali at a glance

Okali is a village of 153 people in 36 households (Census 2011) in Someshwar tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 88th-largest of 150 villages in Someshwar tehsil. Literacy is 68%, about the same as the tehsil average of 68% and the sex ratio is 1,125 women per 1,000 men. It lies 20 km from the Almora district centre, 20 km from Kafara, the nearest town, 55 km from Kathgodam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263638, served by Manan post office; the LGD village code is 53367. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Medical College Hospital, Almora, 16 km away. The village votes in Someshwar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rekha Arya. The population is estimated at 180 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Okali · this village	153	68%	—
Nauli · Jainti	68	56%	0 km N
Nauli · Dhaulchhina	0	—	0 km N
Devali · Jainti	109	67%	0 km N
Toli · Dhaulchhina	375	74%	0 km N
Pabhya · Dhaulchhina	179	65%	0.5 km NW
Utyan · Dhaulchhina	243	69%	0.5 km NW

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Key facts — Okali

LGD code: 53367
Pincode: 263638
Post office: Manan
Population (Census 2011): 153
Population (projected 2026): 180
Households: 36
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1125
Literacy rate: 68.0%
Coordinates: 29.75167°N, 79.63963°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

Okali — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

153

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Population · 2026

180

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: 153Census 2011
Households: 36Census 2011
Literacy rate: 68.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1125 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1802026 proj. · +17.6% vs 2011
Est. households: 422026 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 Okali

Mandal centre

Someshwar · ≈ 8.8 km

≈ 18 min by car · 22 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 20 km

≈ 40 min by car · 48 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,387 people

Kafara · ≈ 20 km

≈ 42 min by car · 49 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun167 kmcapital
Delhi268 km
Kolkata1180 km
Mumbai1370 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKathgodam55 km
Bus stopbageshwar bus station15 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Medical College Hospital, Almora16 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India Someswar branch5 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum15 km
CollegeGovt Post Graduate College17 km
Police stationMallital Police Station44 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Okali

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

🛕Someshwar Mahadev TempleTemple4.6 km ↗

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September 2026

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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25

Reported by The Times of India.

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Sep

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They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate

Reported by The Times of India.

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Sep

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India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet

Reported by ETV Bharat.

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News from Almora & Uttarakhand

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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25
The Times of India4 days ago
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
The Times of India4 days ago
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice7 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
ETV Bharat9 days ago
Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
The Times of India12 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami appoints 101 new government officers
The News Mill16 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Okali

What is the pincode of Okali?

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

Which post office delivers to Okali?

Mail for Okali 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 Okali located?

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

What is the population of Okali as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Okali village has a population of 153 across 36 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Okali in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Okali in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Okali?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Okali village is 68.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Okali?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Okali village is 1125 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Okali?

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

Okali is approximately 20 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 Okali?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Okali village is 53367.

Which is the nearest town to Okali?

Kafara (population 11,387, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 20 km from Okali in a straight line.

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

Okali ranks 88 of 150 villages in Someshwar tehsil by Census 2011 population (153 residents).

How far is Okali from Dehradun?

Okali is about 167 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 217 km.

How far is Okali from Delhi?

Okali is about 268 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 348 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Okali?

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

Which is the nearest bus stop to Okali?

bageshwar bus station is the nearest bus stop to Okali, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Okali?

Government Medical College Hospital, Almora is the nearest hospital or health centre to Okali, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Okali?

State Bank of India Someswar branch is the nearest ATM or bank to Okali, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Okali?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Okali, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Who is the MLA of Okali?

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

Who is the MP for Okali?

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

What is the population of Okali in 2026?

Okali is estimated at 180 people in 2026, up about 18% from 153 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Okali in?

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