Okhaliya village, Sult tehsil | Pincode 263676

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LGD code: 52142
Pincode: 263676
Post office: Maulekhal
Population: 100
Households: 18
Literacy rate: 62%
Sex ratio: 1083 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 38
Distance to district centre: 20 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Dehradun: 135 km
Distance to Delhi: 230 km
Nearest railway station: Ramnagar · 35 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Bhatraunj Khan Governnment Hospital · 13 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Okhaliya compares

By population, Okhaliya ranks #100 of 139 villages in Sult mandal.

Literacy rate

62.0%

−4.0% vs mandal average

Okhaliya: 62.0%
Sult mandal: 66.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,083

−199 vs mandal average

Okhaliya: 1,083
Sult mandal: 1,282

Household size

people per home

5.6

+1.4 vs mandal average

Okhaliya: 5.6
Sult mandal: 4.2

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

Okhaliya at a glance

Okhaliya is a village of 100 people in 18 households (Census 2011) in Sult tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 100th-largest of 139 villages in Sult tehsil. Literacy is 62%, 4 points below the tehsil average of 66% and the sex ratio is 1,083 women per 1,000 men. It lies 20 km from the Almora district centre, 17 km from Basera, the nearest town, 35 km from Ramnagar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263676, served by Maulekhal post office; the LGD village code is 52142. The nearest hospital or health centre is Bhatraunj Khan Governnment Hospital, 13 km away. The village votes in Salt assembly constituency, represented by MLA Mahesh Jeena. The population is estimated at 118 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Key facts — Okhaliya

LGD code: 52142
Pincode: 263676
Post office: Maulekhal
Population (Census 2011): 100
Population (projected 2026): 118
Households: 18
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1083
Literacy rate: 62.0%
Coordinates: 29.69417°N, 79.23331°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Salt
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Mahesh Jeena
Block / Mandal: Sult

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

Okhaliya — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

100

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

118

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: 100Census 2011
Households: 18Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1083 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1182026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 212026 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 Okhaliya

Mandal centre

Sult · ≈ 3.9 km

≈ 8 min by car · 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 20 km

≈ 42 min by car · 49 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 17,031 people

Basera · ≈ 17 km

≈ 36 min by car · 43 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun135 kmcapital
Delhi230 km
Kolkata1207 km
Mumbai1344 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRamnagar35 km
Bus stopK.M.O.U. Station Ranikhet20 km
Hospital / PHCBhatraunj Khan Governnment Hospital13 km
ATM / bankCanera Bank Rathkhaal Manila6 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil20 km
CollegeKumaun University (Admin Block)39 km
Police stationKotwali Ramnagar35 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Okhaliya

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

🛕Talla Manila MandirTemple3.4 km ↗

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Lead story

September 2026

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Uttarakhand, where Ganga and Yamuna originate, runs short of river water; state power grid announces power

Reported by The Economic Times.

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Sep

newsSTATE

From school graduate to water scientist: Reviving mountain springs in Uttarakhand

Reported by India Water Portal.

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Sep

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

Reported by India Today.

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News from Almora & Uttarakhand

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Uttarakhand, where Ganga and Yamuna originate, runs short of river water; state power grid announces power
The Economic Times5h ago
From school graduate to water scientist: Reviving mountain springs in Uttarakhand
indiawaterportal.orgyesterday
Uttarakhand school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear
India Today2 days ago
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 Mill4 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village
Livemint4 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Okhaliya

What is the pincode of Okhaliya?

The pincode of Okhaliya, Sult tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand is 263676. The post office is Maulekhal.

Which post office delivers to Okhaliya?

Mail for Okhaliya is delivered through Maulekhal post office, pincode 263676, in Sult tehsil, Almora district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Okhaliya located?

Okhaliya is a village in Sult tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Okhaliya as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Okhaliya village has a population of 100 across 18 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Okhaliya in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Okhaliya in?

Okhaliya falls under the Salt assembly constituency (AC #49) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Okhaliya?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Okhaliya village is 62.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Okhaliya?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Okhaliya village is 1083 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Okhaliya?

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

Okhaliya 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 Okhaliya?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Okhaliya village is 52142.

Which is the nearest town to Okhaliya?

Basera (population 17,031, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 17 km from Okhaliya in a straight line.

How big is Okhaliya compared to other villages in Sult tehsil?

Okhaliya ranks 100 of 139 villages in Sult tehsil by Census 2011 population (100 residents).

How far is Okhaliya from Dehradun?

Okhaliya is about 135 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 175 km.

How far is Okhaliya from Delhi?

Okhaliya is about 230 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 299 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Okhaliya?

Ramnagar is the nearest railway station to Okhaliya, about 35 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 46 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Okhaliya?

K.M.O.U. Station Ranikhet is the nearest bus stop to Okhaliya, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Okhaliya?

Bhatraunj Khan Governnment Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Okhaliya, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Okhaliya?

Canera Bank Rathkhaal Manila is the nearest ATM or bank to Okhaliya, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Okhaliya?

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

Who is the MLA of Okhaliya?

Okhaliya falls under Salt assembly constituency (AC 49). The sitting MLA is Mahesh Jeena (BJP).

Who is the MP for Okhaliya?

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

What is the population of Okhaliya in 2026?

Okhaliya is estimated at 118 people in 2026, up about 18% from 100 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Okhaliya in?

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