Palligaon village, Sult tehsil | Pincode 263676

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in Uttarakhand

Ramlila through the nine nights and the burning of Ravana, Meghnad and Kumbhakarna effigies on Dussehra evening. Kullu Dussehra in Himachal begins on Vijayadashami and runs a week, with village deities carried to Dhalpur maidan.

The regional form observed across North India. How any one household or village keeps it varies, and is not something recorded here.

Almora burns the whole clan, not just Ravana

Almora is the one place that burns the entire Ravana clan rather than Ravana alone — around thirty-three effigies, Meghnad and Kumbhakarna among them, built by neighbourhood committees and carried through the town with bands before the burning. Mohallas began adding their own figures from 1975. The Kumaoni Ramlila that runs beforehand is sung rather than spoken.

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LGD code: 52098
Pincode: 263676
Post office: Maulekhal
Population: 121
Households: 33
Literacy rate: 60.3%
Sex ratio: 1327 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 49
Distance to district centre: 72 km
Distance to mandal centre: 55 km
Distance to Dehradun: 79 km
Distance to Delhi: 224 km
Nearest railway station: Kotdwara · 45 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Pabau Government Hospital · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Palligaon compares

By population, Palligaon ranks #88 of 139 villages in Sult mandal.

Literacy rate

60.3%

−5.7% vs mandal average

Palligaon: 60.3%
Sult mandal: 66.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,327

+45 vs mandal average

Palligaon: 1,327
Sult mandal: 1,282

Household size

people per home

3.7

−0.5 vs mandal average

Palligaon: 3.7
Sult mandal: 4.2

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

Palligaon at a glance

Palligaon is a village of 121 people in 33 households (Census 2011) in Sult tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 88th-largest of 139 villages in Sult tehsil. Literacy is 60%, 6 points below the tehsil average of 66% and the sex ratio is 1,327 women per 1,000 men. It lies 72 km from the Almora district centre, 2 km from Kulheri, the nearest town, 45 km from Kotdwara railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263676, served by Maulekhal post office; the LGD village code is 52098. The nearest hospital or health centre is Pabau Government Hospital, 8 km away. The village votes in Salt assembly constituency, represented by MLA Mahesh Jeena. The population is estimated at 143 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Palligaon · this village	121	60%	—
Moltha · Pauri	42	60%	0.3 km N
Tolee · Pauri	—	—	0.3 km N
Molti · Pauri	203	69%	0.3 km N
Bunga · Pauri	519	77%	1.5 km NW
Dungari · Pauri	387	67%	1.5 km NW
Bunga · Pauri	293	62%	1.5 km NW

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Key facts — Palligaon

LGD code: 52098
Pincode: 263676
Post office: Maulekhal
Population (Census 2011): 121
Population (projected 2026): 143
Households: 33
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1327
Literacy rate: 60.3%
Coordinates: 30.07192°N, 78.79995°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

Palligaon — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

121

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Population · 2026

143

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

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: 121Census 2011
Households: 33Census 2011
Literacy rate: 60.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1327 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1432026 proj. · +18.2% vs 2011
Est. households: 392026 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 Palligaon

Mandal centre

Sult · ≈ 55 km

≈ 1 h 54 min by car · 2 h 15 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 72 km

≈ 2 h 28 min by car · 2 h 56 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,444 people

Kulheri · ≈ 1.6 km

≈ 3 min by car · 4 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun79 kmcapital
Delhi224 km
Kolkata1265 km
Mumbai1361 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKotdwara45 km
Bus stopDevprayag21 km
Hospital / PHCPabau Government Hospital8 km
ATM / bankPolytechnic SBI ATM17 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum17 km
CollegeCHAURAS GROUND17 km
Police stationRudraprayag Police Station29 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Palligaon

What is the pincode of Palligaon?

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

Which post office delivers to Palligaon?

Mail for Palligaon 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 Palligaon located?

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

What is the population of Palligaon as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Palligaon village has a population of 121 across 33 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Palligaon in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Palligaon in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Palligaon?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Palligaon village is 60.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Palligaon?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Palligaon village is 1327 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Palligaon?

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

Palligaon is approximately 72 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 Palligaon?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Palligaon village is 52098.

Which is the nearest town to Palligaon?

Kulheri (population 10,444, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 2 km from Palligaon in a straight line.

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

Palligaon ranks 88 of 139 villages in Sult tehsil by Census 2011 population (121 residents).

How far is Palligaon from Dehradun?

Palligaon is about 79 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 102 km.

How far is Palligaon from Delhi?

Palligaon is about 224 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 291 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Palligaon?

Kotdwara is the nearest railway station to Palligaon, about 45 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 59 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Palligaon?

Devprayag is the nearest bus stop to Palligaon, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Palligaon?

Pabau Government Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Palligaon, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Palligaon?

Polytechnic SBI ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Palligaon, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Palligaon?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Palligaon, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Who is the MLA of Palligaon?

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

Who is the MP for Palligaon?

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

What is the population of Palligaon in 2026?

Palligaon is estimated at 143 people in 2026, up about 18% from 121 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Palligaon in?

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

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)दशहरा

Temple in Sult mandal

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in Uttarakhand

Almora burns the whole clan, not just Ravana

Quick panchayat-at-a-glance

How Palligaon compares

Palligaon at a glance

Nearby villages compared

Complete this village · 2/7

Notice board · Palligaon

Key facts — Palligaon

Population, education, health & sanitation

Palligaon — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Palligaon on the map

How to reach Palligaon

Villages sharing pincode 263676

Latest posts

Uttarakhand REAP project bags SKOCH Gold Award

Programme on Horticulture and Natural Farming for Uttarakhand Farmers

Man Kills Sister, Neighbour Over Suspicion Of Love Affair In Uttarakhand's Roorkee

Notable persons of Palligaon

Open jobs in Palligaon

Villages near Palligaon

Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Karva Chauth

Dhanteras

Diwali (Deepavali)

Govardhan Puja

Uttarakhand Foundation Day

Bhai Dooj

Children's Day

News from Almora & Uttarakhand

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People often ask about Palligaon

What is the pincode of Palligaon?

Which post office delivers to Palligaon?

In which district is Palligaon located?

What is the population of Palligaon as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Palligaon in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Palligaon in?

What is the literacy rate in Palligaon?

What is the sex ratio in Palligaon?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Palligaon?

How far is Palligaon from Almora district centre?

What is the LGD code of Palligaon?

Which is the nearest town to Palligaon?

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

How far is Palligaon from Dehradun?

How far is Palligaon from Delhi?

Which is the nearest railway station to Palligaon?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Palligaon?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Palligaon?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Palligaon?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Palligaon?

Who is the MLA of Palligaon?

Who is the MP for Palligaon?

What is the population of Palligaon in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Palligaon in?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Palligaon — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Palligaon on the map

Latest posts

Uttarakhand REAP project bags SKOCH Gold Award

Programme on Horticulture and Natural Farming for Uttarakhand Farmers

Man Kills Sister, Neighbour Over Suspicion Of Love Affair In Uttarakhand's Roorkee

Notable persons of Palligaon

Open jobs in Palligaon

Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Karva Chauth