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Dhika

Syalde tehsil
Pincode 263665
Area 116 ha
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Dhika is a revenue village in Syalde tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand. It had a population of 127 in 36 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

127 souls. 36 homes.

Syalde tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand.

127
Population
36
Households
66.7%
Literacy
1,309
Sex ratio
116 ha
Total area
80
Workforce
LGD 51559Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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Dhika today

Nearest mandi prices
  • Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹1,200Kotadwara APMC · 31 Oct 2026
  • Bottle gourd₹900Kotadwara APMC · 31 Oct 2026
  • Brinjal₹1,000Kotadwara APMC · 31 Oct 2026
₹/quintal (modal). No recent reports from Almora district. Nearest district with reports: Pauri Garhwal, about 41 km away (straight line between this village's forecast point and the middle of Pauri Garhwal's mapped villages).All markets →
In context · Census 2011 · LGD

Dhika at a glance

Dhika is a mid-sized village of Syalde tehsil: 127 people in 36 households (Census 2011), 113th of its 190 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 66.7%, below Almora district's 78.9% (Syalde tehsil: 75.0%), while the sex ratio was 1,309 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 1,177. It falls under Dhinka gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 263665. The village covers 116 hectares — about 1.2 km², or roughly 110 people per km² (Census 2011). Its nearest mapped neighbour is Kalyanpur, about 0.7 km away in a straight line.

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LGD village code51559
Census 2011 code51559
Gram panchayatDhinka · LGD 21436
Pincode263665
TehsilSyalde · LGD 6330
DistrictAlmora
Male / Female55 / 72 · Census 2011
Area116 ha · Census 2011
Coordinates29.8107° N, 79.1842° E
Lok SabhaAlmora · Ajay Tamta (BJP)
AssemblySalt · Mahesh Jeena (BJP)

Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026Report a correction

Development block
Syaldey Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
Self-help groups
0 self-help groups with 0 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Height
about 1,159 m above sea level At Dhika's map point, from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 surface model (~90 m cells). Copernicus DEM GLO-90 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA.

Gram panchayat

Dhika is in the Dhinka gram panchayat.

Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Dhika compares

By population, Dhika ranks #113 of 190 inhabited villages in Syalde tehsil.

Literacy rate%
66.7%
−8.4% vs Syalde tehsil average
Dhika
66.7%
Syalde tehsil
75.0%
Almora district
78.9%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
1,309
−19 vs Syalde tehsil average
Dhika
1,309
Syalde tehsil
1,328
Almora district
1,177
Household sizepeople per home
3.5
−0.9 vs Syalde tehsil average
Dhika
3.5
Syalde tehsil
4.4
Almora district
4.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

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What Dhika had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Not available · nearest within 5 km
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Treated tap water Available
  • All-weather road Not available · nearest within 5 km
  • Public bus service Available
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Key facts — Dhika

LGD village code51559
Pincode263665
Population (Census 2011)127
Population (estimate 2026)≈ 150 · +18.9% · estimate, not a census count
Households36
Households (estimate 2026)≈ 45 · estimate, not a census count
Literacy66.7%
Sex ratio1,309 ♀/1000♂
Workers80
Block / TehsilSyalde

Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026Report a correction

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Then & Now

Dhika — Census 2011 to estimated 2026

Estimate · not a census count
Population · 2011
127
Census 2011 count
Population · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 150
estimate, not a census count
Households · 2011
36
Census 2011 count
Households · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 45
estimate, not a census count

Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)

Method: the Census 2011 count × Uttarakhand's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+18.9%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.

Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26

Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). The 2026 figures above are labelled estimates, not census counts.
Population
Population
127Census 2011
Male / female
55 / 72
Households
36
People per home
3.5
Education
Literacy rate
66.7%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Work
Workers
80
Work participation
63.0%workers ÷ population

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

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NFHS-5 (2019–21) · National Family Health Survey

Health & sanitation — Almora district (NFHS-5, 2019–21)

District factsheet values published by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the International Institute for Population Sciences. Survey estimates for the whole district, not a census.

These are district-level figures for Almora district, not figures for Dhika.

Sex ratio at birth
1,444 ♀/1000♂
Children born in the last 5 years, females per 1,000 males
Female literacy
88.0%
Women age 15–49 who are literate
Electricity
99.9%
Population living in households with electricity
Improved sanitation
89.2%
Population living in households that use an improved sanitation facility
Anaemia (women)
33.4%
All women age 15–49 who are anaemic
Institutional births
80.1%
Births in a health facility, in the 5 years before the survey
Stunting
26.0%
Children under 5 who are stunted (height-for-age)
Improved drinking water
93.3%
Population living in households with an improved drinking-water source
Clean cooking fuel
35.9%
Households using clean fuel for cooking
Health insurance
66.0%
Households with any usual member covered by a health insurance or financing scheme
Post-2011 updates

Scheme progress — Almora district

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

These are district-level figures for Almora district, not figures for Dhika.

PMAY-G (rural houses) is not shown: the ministry publishes no district-wise bulk dataset.

Location & surroundings

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Dhika · 29.8107° N, 79.1842° E

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Electoral profile

Lok SabhaAlmora · Ajay Tamta (BJP), elected 2024
AssemblySalt · Mahesh Jeena (BJP), MLA since 2022

Placed from Dhika's map location inside the constituency boundary. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); TCPD Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data, Ashoka University.

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Nearest services to Dhika

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Essential services & places near Dhika

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Banks, ATMs & post offices471 in Almora district

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Hospitals & clinics136 in Almora district

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Schools & anganwadis3 in Almora district

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Colleges & universities3 in Almora district

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Government offices3 in Almora district

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Temples39 in Almora district

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Other places of worship2 in Almora district

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Transport10 in Almora district

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Community places4 in Almora district

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FAQ

People often ask about Dhika

  1. Where is Dhika located?

    Dhika is a village in Syalde tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

  2. Which district is Dhika in?

    Dhika is in Almora district of Uttarakhand.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Dhika belong to?

    Dhika comes under the Dhinka gram panchayat.

  4. What is the pincode of Dhika?

    The pincode of Dhika, Syalde, Almora is 263665.

  5. What is the population of Dhika?

    As per the 2011 Census, Dhika had a population of 127 (55 males and 72 females).

  6. How many households are there in Dhika?

    Dhika had 36 households at the 2011 Census.

  7. What is the area of Dhika?

    Dhika covers about 116 hectares.

  8. What is the literacy rate of Dhika?

    The literacy rate of Dhika was 66.7% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  9. What is the sex ratio of Dhika?

    Dhika had 1,309 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  10. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhika in?

    Dhika is in the Almora Lok Sabha constituency.

  11. Who is the MP for Dhika?

    Ajay Tamta (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Almora Lok Sabha seat, which includes Dhika, in 2024.

  12. Which assembly constituency is Dhika in?

    Dhika is in the Salt assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  13. Who is the MLA for Dhika?

    Mahesh Jeena (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Salt assembly seat, which includes Dhika, in 2022.

  14. Which development block is Dhika in?

    Dhika is in the Syaldey development block (Local Government Directory).

  15. What is the LGD code of Dhika?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhika is 51559 and its Census 2011 village code is 51559.

  16. Which villages are near Dhika?

    Villages near Dhika include Kalyanpur (0.7 km), Bansari (0.8 km), Ghaneta Talla (1.1 km), Matela Talla (1.3 km), Matela Malla (1.6 km).

  17. What is the population of Dhika in 2026?

    No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Dhika's Census 2011 population of 127 by Uttarakhand's official RGI projection (+18.9% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 150 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.

  18. Who is the sarpanch of Dhika?

    The sarpanch of Dhika has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.

Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.

Sources & freshness
  • Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
  • Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
  • Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
  • Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
  • 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
  • Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory

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Mandi prices · Almora

No market in Almora district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Kotadwara APMC, Pauri Garhwal district — about 41 km away, straight-line.

Latest reports up to 31 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · BhindiKotadwara APMC1,2001,2001,20031 Oct 2026
Bottle gourd · Bottle GourdKotadwara APMC90090090031 Oct 2026
Brinjal · BrinjalKotadwara APMC1,0001,0001,00031 Oct 2026
Cabbage · CabbageKotadwara APMC1,1001,1001,10031 Oct 2026
Carrot · CarrotKotadwara APMC1,7001,7001,70031 Oct 2026
Cauliflower · CauliflowerKotadwara APMC1,2001,2001,20031 Oct 2026
Cucumbar(Kheera) · CucumbarKotadwara APMC1,0001,2001,13331 Oct 2026
Mousambi(Sweet Lime) · MousambiKotadwara APMC2,3002,3002,30031 Oct 2026

Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →

These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Dhika's shops. Best mandi price near Dhika →

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Helplines

Official services

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Schemes worth checking

  • PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.

  • Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.

  • PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.

  • Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority

    Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.

  • National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution

    Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.

  • National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.

  • PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment

    Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.

  • Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.

  • Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).

  • Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.

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