Waila village, Sult tehsil | Pincode 244715

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LGD code: 52183
Pincode: 244715
Post office: Ramnagar (Nainital)
Population: 108
Households: 33
Literacy rate: 68.5%
Sex ratio: 1118 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 60
Distance to district centre: 75 km
Distance to mandal centre: 90 km
Distance to Dehradun: 221 km
Distance to Delhi: 277 km
Nearest railway station: Tanakpur · 24 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Jeevan Anmol Nursing Home · 15 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Waila compares

By population, Waila ranks #94 of 139 villages in Sult mandal.

Literacy rate

68.5%

+2.5% vs mandal average

Waila: 68.5%
Sult mandal: 66.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,118

−164 vs mandal average

Waila: 1,118
Sult mandal: 1,282

Household size

people per home

3.3

−0.9 vs mandal average

Waila: 3.3
Sult mandal: 4.2

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

Waila at a glance

Waila is a village of 108 people in 33 households (Census 2011) in Sult tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 94th-largest of 139 villages in Sult tehsil. Literacy is 69%, 3 points above the tehsil average of 66% and the sex ratio is 1,118 women per 1,000 men. It lies 75 km from the Almora district centre, 45 km from Gola Range, the nearest town, 24 km from Tanakpur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 244715, served by Ramnagar (Nainital) post office; the LGD village code is 52183. The nearest hospital or health centre is Jeevan Anmol Nursing Home, 15 km away. The village votes in Salt assembly constituency, represented by MLA Mahesh Jeena. The population is estimated at 127 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Waila · this village	108	69%	—
Sirna · Pati	46	59%	2.4 km SW
Kumalta · Berinag	0	—	2.6 km SW
Kumalta · Pithoragarh	19	90%	2.6 km SW
Dudhauri · Harraiya	0	—	3 km W
Bhingrara · Pati	479	72%	7.8 km NW
Padampur · Kotdwara	3,459	79%	7.2 km W

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Key facts — Waila

LGD code: 52183
Pincode: 244715
Post office: Ramnagar (Nainital)
Population (Census 2011): 108
Population (projected 2026): 127
Households: 33
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1118
Literacy rate: 68.5%
Coordinates: 29.24467°N, 79.96671°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

Waila — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

108

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Population · 2026

127

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: 108Census 2011
Households: 33Census 2011
Literacy rate: 68.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1118 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1272026 proj. · +17.6% 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 Waila

Mandal centre

Sult · ≈ 90 km

≈ 3 h 6 min by car · 3 h 40 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 75 km

≈ 2 h 33 min by car · 3 h 2 min by bike

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Nearest town · 56,331 people

Gola Range · ≈ 45 km

≈ 1 h 33 min by car · 1 h 50 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun221 kmcapital
Delhi277 km
Kolkata1120 km
Hyderabad1327 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationTanakpur24 km
Hospital / PHCJeevan Anmol Nursing Home15 km
ATM / bankBank Of Baroda ATM30 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum, Petrol Pump30 km
CollegeGoverment Inter College, Kathgodam41 km
Police stationPolice Station Banbasa30 km

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September 2026

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

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

Reported by India Today.

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Sep

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy

Reported by The Times of India.

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From school graduate to water scientist: Reviving mountain springs in Uttarakhand
India Water Portal23h ago
Uttarakhand school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear
India Todayyesterday
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 Mill3 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village
Livemint3 days ago
Strong M-PACS can strengthen villages and contribute to Uttarakhand’s rural economy: CM Dhami | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times3 days ago

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People often ask about Waila

What is the pincode of Waila?

The pincode of Waila, Sult tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand is 244715. The post office is Ramnagar (Nainital).

Which post office delivers to Waila?

Mail for Waila is delivered through Ramnagar (Nainital) post office, pincode 244715, in Sult tehsil, Almora district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Waila located?

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

What is the population of Waila as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Waila village has a population of 108 across 33 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Waila in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Waila in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Waila?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Waila village is 68.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Waila?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Waila village is 1118 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Waila?

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

Waila is approximately 75 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 Waila?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Waila village is 52183.

Which is the nearest town to Waila?

Gola Range (population 56,331, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 45 km from Waila in a straight line.

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

Waila ranks 94 of 139 villages in Sult tehsil by Census 2011 population (108 residents).

How far is Waila from Dehradun?

Waila is about 221 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 288 km.

How far is Waila from Delhi?

Waila is about 277 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 361 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Waila?

Tanakpur is the nearest railway station to Waila, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Waila?

Jeevan Anmol Nursing Home is the nearest hospital or health centre to Waila, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Waila?

Bank Of Baroda ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Waila, about 30 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 39 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Waila?

Bharat Petroleum, Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Waila, about 30 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 39 km.

Who is the MLA of Waila?

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

Who is the MP for Waila?

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

What is the population of Waila in 2026?

Waila is estimated at 127 people in 2026, up about 18% from 108 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Waila in?

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