Pokhari village, Someshwar tehsil | Pincode 263638

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LGD code: 53378
Pincode: 263638
Post office: Manan
Population: 447
Households: 86
Literacy rate: 70%
Sex ratio: 1281 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 198
Distance to district centre: 8 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Dehradun: 154 km
Distance to Delhi: 257 km
Nearest railway station: Kathgodam · 56 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dwarahat Dispensary · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Pokhari compares

By population, Pokhari ranks #31 of 150 villages in Someshwar mandal.

Literacy rate

70.0%

+1.6% vs mandal average

Pokhari: 70.0%
Someshwar mandal: 68.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,281

+69 vs mandal average

Pokhari: 1,281
Someshwar mandal: 1,212

Household size

people per home

5.2

+1.0 vs mandal average

Pokhari: 5.2
Someshwar mandal: 4.2

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

Pokhari at a glance

Pokhari is a village of 447 people in 86 households (Census 2011) in Someshwar tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 31st-largest of 150 villages in Someshwar tehsil. Literacy is 70%, 2 points above the tehsil average of 68% and the sex ratio is 1,281 women per 1,000 men. It lies 8 km from the Almora district centre, 9 km from Kafara, the nearest town, 56 km from Kathgodam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263638, served by Manan post office; the LGD village code is 53378. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dwarahat Dispensary, 8 km away. The village votes in Someshwar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rekha Arya. The population is estimated at 527 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Pokhari · this village	447	70%	—
Payan · Someshwar	138	62%	0.8 km SW
Bora Ejar · Someshwar	0	—	1.1 km SE
Nainoli · Someshwar	458	77%	1.4 km S
Saijari · Someshwar	88	68%	1.4 km S
Maigari · Someshwar	192	56%	1.4 km S
Dauni · Someshwar	447	67%	1.5 km SE

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Key facts — Pokhari

LGD code: 53378
Pincode: 263638
Post office: Manan
Population (Census 2011): 447
Population (projected 2026): 527
Households: 86
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1281
Literacy rate: 70.0%
Coordinates: 29.77060°N, 79.50662°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

Pokhari — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

447

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

527

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.4%

Households · 2026

101

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: 447Census 2011
Households: 86Census 2011
Literacy rate: 70.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1281 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5272026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1012026 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 Pokhari

Mandal centre

Someshwar · ≈ 4.2 km

≈ 9 min by car · 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 7.7 km

≈ 16 min by car · 19 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,387 people

Kafara · ≈ 9.1 km

≈ 19 min by car · 22 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun154 kmcapital
Delhi257 km
Kolkata1192 km
Mumbai1365 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKathgodam56 km
Bus stopRanikhet Bus Depot16 km
Hospital / PHCDwarahat Dispensary8 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India Someswar branch9 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum10 km
CollegeGovt Post Graduate College28 km
Police stationMallital Police Station42 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 India2 days ago
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
The Times of India3 days ago
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice6 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
ETV Bharat8 days ago
Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
The Times of India11 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami appoints 101 new government officers
The News Mill15 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Pokhari

What is the pincode of Pokhari?

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

Which post office delivers to Pokhari?

Mail for Pokhari 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 Pokhari located?

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

What is the population of Pokhari as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Pokhari village has a population of 447 across 86 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pokhari in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pokhari in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Pokhari?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Pokhari village is 70.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Pokhari?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Pokhari village is 1281 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pokhari?

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

Pokhari 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 Pokhari?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pokhari village is 53378.

Which is the nearest town to Pokhari?

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

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

Pokhari ranks 31 of 150 villages in Someshwar tehsil by Census 2011 population (447 residents).

How far is Pokhari from Dehradun?

Pokhari is about 154 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 201 km.

How far is Pokhari from Delhi?

Pokhari is about 257 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 335 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Pokhari?

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Pokhari, about 56 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 73 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Pokhari?

Ranikhet Bus Depot is the nearest bus stop to Pokhari, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Pokhari?

Dwarahat Dispensary is the nearest hospital or health centre to Pokhari, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Pokhari?

State Bank of India Someswar branch is the nearest ATM or bank to Pokhari, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Pokhari?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Pokhari, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Who is the MLA of Pokhari?

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

Who is the MP for Pokhari?

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

What is the population of Pokhari in 2026?

Pokhari is estimated at 527 people in 2026, up about 18% from 447 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Pokhari in?

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