Ghanyal village, Syalde tehsil | Pincode 263659

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LGD code: 52037
Pincode: 263659
Post office: Deghat
Population: 261
Households: 59
Literacy rate: 65.1%
Sex ratio: 1039 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 118
Distance to district centre: 23 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Dehradun: 127 km
Distance to Delhi: 241 km
Nearest railway station: Ramnagar · 53 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Deghat Governnment Hospital · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Ghanyal compares

By population, Ghanyal ranks #64 of 195 villages in Syalde mandal.

Literacy rate

65.1%

+0.1% vs mandal average

Ghanyal: 65.1%
Syalde mandal: 65.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,039

−289 vs mandal average

Ghanyal: 1,039
Syalde mandal: 1,328

Household size

people per home

4.4

Same as the mandal average

Ghanyal: 4.4
Syalde mandal: 4.4

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

Ghanyal at a glance

Ghanyal is a village of 261 people in 59 households (Census 2011) in Syalde tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 64th-largest of 195 villages in Syalde tehsil. Literacy is 65%, about the same as the tehsil average of 65% and the sex ratio is 1,039 women per 1,000 men. It lies 23 km from the Almora district centre, 13 km from Sirauli, the nearest town, 53 km from Ramnagar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263659, served by Deghat post office; the LGD village code is 52037. The nearest hospital or health centre is Deghat Governnment Hospital, 6 km away. The village votes in Salt assembly constituency, represented by MLA Mahesh Jeena. The population is estimated at 308 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Ghanyal · this village	261	65%	—
Sali Patli · Syalde	151	70%	1.6 km NW
Sunoli · Syalde	203	73%	2.5 km NW
Rudholi · Syalde	683	65%	2.5 km NW
Timili · Syalde	533	70%	2.7 km NW
Titari · Syalde	517	69%	2.7 km NW
Gumati · Syalde	313	66%	2.8 km N

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Key facts — Ghanyal

LGD code: 52037
Pincode: 263659
Post office: Deghat
Population (Census 2011): 261
Population (projected 2026): 308
Households: 59
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1039
Literacy rate: 65.1%
Coordinates: 29.85408°N, 79.24344°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Salt
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Mahesh Jeena
Block / Mandal: Syalde

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

Ghanyal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

261

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

308

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.6%

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: 261Census 2011
Households: 59Census 2011
Literacy rate: 65.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1039 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3082026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 702026 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 Ghanyal

Mandal centre

Syalde · ≈ 3.8 km

≈ 8 min by car · 9 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 23 km

≈ 47 min by car · 56 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 18,600 people

Sirauli · ≈ 13 km

≈ 26 min by car · 31 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun127 kmcapital
Delhi241 km
Kolkata1217 km
Mumbai1360 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRamnagar53 km
Bus stopRatkot23 km
Hospital / PHCDeghat Governnment Hospital6 km
ATM / bankCanera Bank Rathkhaal Manila13 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil29 km
CollegeUttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry33 km
Police stationKotwali Ramnagar53 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Ghanyal

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🛕Asurgarhi TempleTemple1.0 km ↗

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September 2026

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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25

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They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate

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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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Ganesh Chaturthi

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Vinayaka installation on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. Madhyahna puja muhurat 11:

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Hartalika Teej

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Married women observe a nirjala (waterless) fast for the well-being of their hus

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Rishi Panchami

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Observed the day after Ganesh Chaturthi. Traditional fast honouring the Saptarsh

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Vishwakarma Puja

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Craftsmen, mechanics, factory workers, drivers and shopkeepers honour Vishwakarm

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Radha's appearance day. Fasting, midday puja, and kirtan. Especially prominent i

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Anant Chaturdashi

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Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

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Gandhi Jayanti

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Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi; observed as a national holiday.

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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 Indiayesterday
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
The Times of Indiayesterday
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice4 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
ETV Bharat6 days ago
Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
The Times of India9 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami appoints 101 new government officers
The News Mill13 days ago

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What is the pincode of Ghanyal?

The pincode of Ghanyal, Syalde tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand is 263659. The post office is Deghat.

Which post office delivers to Ghanyal?

Mail for Ghanyal is delivered through Deghat post office, pincode 263659, in Syalde tehsil, Almora district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Ghanyal located?

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

What is the population of Ghanyal as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Ghanyal village has a population of 261 across 59 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ghanyal in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ghanyal in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Ghanyal?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Ghanyal village is 65.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Ghanyal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Ghanyal village is 1039 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ghanyal?

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

Ghanyal is approximately 23 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 Ghanyal?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Ghanyal village is 52037.

Which is the nearest town to Ghanyal?

Sirauli (population 18,600, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 13 km from Ghanyal in a straight line.

How big is Ghanyal compared to other villages in Syalde tehsil?

Ghanyal ranks 64 of 195 villages in Syalde tehsil by Census 2011 population (261 residents).

How far is Ghanyal from Dehradun?

Ghanyal is about 127 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 166 km.

How far is Ghanyal from Delhi?

Ghanyal is about 241 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 313 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Ghanyal?

Ramnagar is the nearest railway station to Ghanyal, about 53 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 69 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Ghanyal?

Ratkot is the nearest bus stop to Ghanyal, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 30 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Ghanyal?

Deghat Governnment Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Ghanyal, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Ghanyal?

Canera Bank Rathkhaal Manila is the nearest ATM or bank to Ghanyal, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Ghanyal?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Ghanyal, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 38 km.

Who is the MLA of Ghanyal?

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

Who is the MP for Ghanyal?

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

What is the population of Ghanyal in 2026?

Ghanyal is estimated at 308 people in 2026, up about 18% from 261 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Ghanyal in?

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