Simgari village, Kanda tehsil | Pincode 263640

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LGD code: 50682
Pincode: 263640
Post office: Kameridevi
Population: 751
Households: 191
Literacy rate: 67.9%
Sex ratio: 1183 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 487
Distance to district centre: 37 km
Distance to mandal centre: 31 km
Distance to Dehradun: 196 km
Distance to Delhi: 306 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Dharamgarh · 1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Simgari compares

By population, Simgari ranks #2 of 180 villages in Kanda mandal.

Literacy rate

67.9%

−0.5% vs mandal average

Simgari: 67.9%
Kanda mandal: 68.4%
Bageshwar district: 69.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,183

+56 vs mandal average

Simgari: 1,183
Kanda mandal: 1,127

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.2 vs mandal average

Simgari: 3.9
Kanda mandal: 4.1

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

Simgari at a glance

Simgari is a village of 751 people in 191 households (Census 2011) in Kanda tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, the 2nd-largest of 180 villages in Kanda tehsil. Literacy is 68%, about the same as the tehsil average of 68% and the sex ratio is 1,183 women per 1,000 men. It lies 37 km from the Bageshwar district centre, 59 km from Kafara, the nearest town (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263640, served by Kameridevi post office; the LGD village code is 50682. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Dharamgarh, 1 km away. The village votes in Bageshwar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Chandan Ram Dass. The population is estimated at 885 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Simgari · this village	751	68%	—
Simgari · Garud	638	66%	0 km N
Gol · Thal	704	70%	2.3 km S
Gokhuri · Kanda	102	81%	2.4 km SW
Lohathal · Pankhu	500	66%	2.8 km SE
Lohathal · Lansdowne	45	80%	2.8 km SE
Baikori · Dugnakuri	221	75%	2.6 km W

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Key facts — Simgari

LGD code: 50682
Pincode: 263640
Post office: Kameridevi
Population (Census 2011): 751
Population (projected 2026): 885
Households: 191
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1183
Literacy rate: 67.9%
Coordinates: 29.89067°N, 80.00851°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bageshwar
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chandan Ram Dass
Block / Mandal: Kanda

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

Simgari — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

751

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

885

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

191

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

225

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: 751Census 2011
Households: 191Census 2011
Literacy rate: 67.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1183 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8852026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 2252026 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.

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Notable places in Simgari

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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Government Hospital, Dharamgarh
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Getting there

How to reach Simgari

Mandal centre

Kanda · ≈ 31 km

≈ 1 h 4 min by car · 1 h 16 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Bageshwar · ≈ 37 km

≈ 1 h 17 min by car · 1 h 31 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,387 people

Kafara · ≈ 59 km

≈ 2 h 1 min by car · 2 h 23 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun196 kmcapital
Delhi306 km
Kolkata1164 km
Hyderabad1399 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Bus stopbageshwar bus station24 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Dharamgarh1 km
ATM / bankAlmora Urban Cooperative Bank Limited24 km
Petrol pumpHP fuel pump30 km
CollegeGovernment Degree College, Kanda14 km

Nearest to the village

Health centre: Government Hospital, Dharamgarh1.4 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Simgari

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🛕Shikhar Moolnarayan TempleTemple4.8 km ↗

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September 2026

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

Reported by The Times of India.

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Sep

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

Reported by The Times of India.

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Sep

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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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News from Bageshwar & Uttarakhand

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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25
The Times of India4 days ago
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
The Times of India4 days ago
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice7 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
ETV Bharat9 days ago
Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
The Times of India12 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami appoints 101 new government officers
The News Mill16 days ago

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People often ask about Simgari

What is the pincode of Simgari?

The pincode of Simgari, Kanda tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand is 263640. The post office is Kameridevi.

Which post office delivers to Simgari?

Mail for Simgari is delivered through Kameridevi post office, pincode 263640, in Kanda tehsil, Bageshwar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Simgari located?

Simgari is a village in Kanda tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Simgari as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Simgari village has a population of 751 across 191 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Simgari in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Simgari in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Simgari?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Simgari village is 67.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Simgari?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Simgari village is 1183 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Simgari?

The nearest health facility to Simgari is Government Hospital, Dharamgarh (~1.4 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Simgari?

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

Simgari is approximately 37 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 Simgari?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Simgari village is 50682.

Which is the nearest town to Simgari?

Kafara (population 11,387, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 59 km from Simgari in a straight line.

How big is Simgari compared to other villages in Kanda tehsil?

Simgari ranks 2 of 180 villages in Kanda tehsil by Census 2011 population (751 residents).

How far is Simgari from Dehradun?

Simgari is about 196 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 255 km.

How far is Simgari from Delhi?

Simgari is about 306 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 398 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Simgari?

bageshwar bus station is the nearest bus stop to Simgari, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Simgari?

Government Hospital, Dharamgarh is the nearest hospital or health centre to Simgari, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Simgari?

Almora Urban Cooperative Bank Limited is the nearest ATM or bank to Simgari, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Simgari?

HP fuel pump is the nearest petrol pump to Simgari, about 30 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 39 km.

Who is the MLA of Simgari?

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

Who is the MP for Simgari?

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

What is the population of Simgari in 2026?

Simgari is estimated at 885 people in 2026, up about 18% from 751 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Simgari in?

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