Pokhari village, Garud tehsil | Pincode 263641

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Bharat Ram

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LGD code: 51413
Pincode: 263641
Post office: Baijnath (Bageshwar)
Population: 444
Households: 83
Literacy rate: 62.4%
Sex ratio: 1198 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 252
Distance to district centre: 6 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Dehradun: 155 km
Distance to Delhi: 270 km
Nearest railway station: Kathgodam · 70 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Bantoli · <1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Pokhari compares

By population, Pokhari ranks #51 of 196 villages in Garud mandal.

Literacy rate

62.4%

−7.4% vs mandal average

Pokhari: 62.4%
Garud mandal: 69.8%
Bageshwar district: 69.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,198

+41 vs mandal average

Pokhari: 1,198
Garud mandal: 1,157

Household size

people per home

5.3

+0.8 vs mandal average

Pokhari: 5.3
Garud mandal: 4.5

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

Pokhari at a glance

Pokhari is a village of 444 people in 83 households (Census 2011) in Garud tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, the 51st-largest of 196 villages in Garud tehsil. Literacy is 62%, 7 points below the tehsil average of 70% and the sex ratio is 1,198 women per 1,000 men. It lies 6 km from the Bageshwar district centre, 19 km from Sirauli, the nearest town, 70 km from Kathgodam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263641, served by Baijnath (Bageshwar) post office; the LGD village code is 51413. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Bantoli, <1 km away. The sarpanch is Bharat Ram, and the village votes in Bageshwar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Chandan Ram Dass. The population is estimated at 523 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Pokhari · this village	444	62%	—
Pabhai · Pithoragarh	296	71%	0 km N
Pabhai · Pithoragarh	337	73%	0 km N
Supokhara · Pithoragarh	84	76%	0 km N
Silangtoli · Garud	141	69%	0.4 km NW
Kot Tulari · Garud	533	72%	0.5 km E
Kot Fulwari · Garud	107	65%	0.5 km E

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Key facts — Pokhari

LGD code: 51413
Pincode: 263641
Post office: Baijnath (Bageshwar)
Population (Census 2011): 444
Population (projected 2026): 523
Households: 83
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1198
Literacy rate: 62.4%
Coordinates: 29.89775°N, 79.57052°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bageshwar
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chandan Ram Dass
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Bharat Ram
Block / Mandal: Garud

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 Bageshwar district level

Then & Now

Pokhari — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

444

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

523

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

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: 444Census 2011
Households: 83Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1198 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5232026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 982026 projection
Active job cards: 28,800MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 13,644MGNREGA · 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: 940NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 87.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 88.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 27.8%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 · Bageshwar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Bageshwar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Bageshwar 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Pokhari

Mandal centre

Garud · ≈ 4.5 km

≈ 9 min by car · 11 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Bageshwar · ≈ 6.2 km

≈ 13 min by car · 15 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 18,600 people

Sirauli · ≈ 19 km

≈ 40 min by car · 47 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun155 kmcapital
Delhi270 km
Kolkata1196 km
Mumbai1380 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKathgodam70 km
Bus stopbageshwar bus station22 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Bantoli<1 km
ATM / bankUttarakhand Gramin Bank4 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum25 km
CollegeGovt Post Graduate College21 km
Police stationMallital Police Station57 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Pokhari

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

🛕Three temples of the Indo-Aryan shikhara type known as Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Rakshas Deval Temple and Satya Narayan TempleTemple4.0 km ↗
🛕Tallihat group of temples and Katyuri mound, UttarakhandTemple4.0 km ↗
🛕Baijnath Temple ComplexTemple4.4 km ↗
🛕Baijnath templeTemple4.4 km ↗
🛕Kot Ki Mai TempleTemple4.8 km ↗

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September 2026

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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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Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy

Reported by The News Mill.

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News from Bageshwar & Uttarakhand

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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
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in Chhachhani dance during visit to Bamni village | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times3 days ago

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People often ask about Pokhari

What is the pincode of Pokhari?

The pincode of Pokhari, Garud tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand is 263641. The post office is Baijnath (Bageshwar).

Which post office delivers to Pokhari?

Mail for Pokhari is delivered through Baijnath (Bageshwar) post office, pincode 263641, in Garud tehsil, Bageshwar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Pokhari located?

Pokhari is a village in Garud tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Pokhari as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Pokhari village has a population of 444 across 83 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Pokhari?

The current sarpanch of Pokhari gram panchayat is Bharat Ram.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pokhari in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pokhari in?

Pokhari falls under the Bageshwar assembly constituency (AC #47) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Pokhari?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Pokhari village is 62.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Pokhari?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Pokhari village is 1198 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pokhari?

12 schemes currently match residents of Pokhari, 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 Pokhari from Bageshwar district centre?

Pokhari is approximately 6 km (straight-line) from the centre of Bageshwar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Pokhari?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pokhari village is 51413.

Which is the nearest town to Pokhari?

Sirauli (population 18,600, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 19 km from Pokhari in a straight line.

How big is Pokhari compared to other villages in Garud tehsil?

Pokhari ranks 51 of 196 villages in Garud tehsil by Census 2011 population (444 residents).

How far is Pokhari from Dehradun?

Pokhari is about 155 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 202 km.

How far is Pokhari from Delhi?

Pokhari is about 270 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 351 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Pokhari?

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Pokhari, about 70 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 91 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Pokhari?

bageshwar bus station is the nearest bus stop to Pokhari, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Pokhari?

Government Hospital, Bantoli is the nearest hospital or health centre to Pokhari, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Pokhari?

Uttarakhand Gramin Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Pokhari, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Pokhari?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Pokhari, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Who is the MLA of Pokhari?

Pokhari falls under Bageshwar assembly constituency (AC 47). The sitting MLA is Chandan Ram Dass (BJP).

Who is the MP for Pokhari?

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

What is the population of Pokhari in 2026?

Pokhari is estimated at 523 people in 2026, up about 18% from 444 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Pokhari in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Pokhari in Bageshwar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Pokhari?

Bharat Ram is the sarpanch of Pokhari gram panchayat, Garud tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Garud tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)