Raithal village, Kapkot tehsil | Pincode 263642

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LGD code: 50633
Pincode: 263642
Post office: Bageshwar
Population: 298
Households: 68
Literacy rate: 70.1%
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 81
Distance to district centre: 139 km
Distance to mandal centre: 123 km
Distance to Dehradun: 78 km
Distance to Delhi: 280 km
Nearest railway station: Dehradun · 78 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Maneri · 11 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Raithal compares

By population, Raithal ranks #60 of 120 villages in Kapkot mandal.

Literacy rate

70.1%

+5.7% vs mandal average

Raithal: 70.1%
Kapkot mandal: 64.4%
Bageshwar district: 69.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,000

−73 vs mandal average

Raithal: 1,000
Kapkot mandal: 1,073

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.3 vs mandal average

Raithal: 4.4
Kapkot mandal: 4.7

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

Raithal at a glance

Raithal is a village of 298 people in 68 households (Census 2011) in Kapkot tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, the 60th-largest of 120 villages in Kapkot tehsil. Literacy is 70%, 6 points above the tehsil average of 64% and the sex ratio is 1,000 women per 1,000 men. It lies 139 km from the Bageshwar district centre, 78 km from Dehradun railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263642, served by Bageshwar post office; the LGD village code is 50633. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Maneri, 11 km away. The village votes in Tharali assembly constituency, represented by MLA Bhupal Ram Tamta. The population is estimated at 351 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Raithal · this village	298	70%	—
Raithal · Bhatwari	1,005	76%	0 km N
Liwari · Sankari	918	45%	2 km SE
Sidri · Sankari	664	41%	2 km SE
Pawani · Sankari	239	43%	2 km SE
Fitari · Sankari	890	44%	2 km SE
Dhara · Sankari	466	45%	2 km SE

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Key facts — Raithal

LGD code: 50633
Pincode: 263642
Post office: Bageshwar
Population (Census 2011): 298
Population (projected 2026): 351
Households: 68
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1000
Literacy rate: 70.1%
Coordinates: 30.81672°N, 78.60379°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Tharali
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Bhupal Ram Tamta
Block / Mandal: Kapkot

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

Raithal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

298

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

351

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

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: 298Census 2011
Households: 68Census 2011
Literacy rate: 70.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3512026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 802026 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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Getting there

How to reach Raithal

Mandal centre

Kapkot · ≈ 123 km

≈ 4 h 12 min by car · 4 h 59 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Bageshwar · ≈ 139 km

≈ 4 h 45 min by car · 5 h 39 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun78 kmcapital
Delhi280 km
Kolkata1333 km
Mumbai1427 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDehradun78 km
Bus stopBus station1 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Maneri11 km
Police stationCheckpoint50 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Raithal

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🛕Naag TempleTemple3.3 km ↗

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September 2026

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

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy

Reported by The News Mill.

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Sep

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village

Reported by Livemint.

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy
The News Millyesterday
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village
Livemintyesterday
Strong M-PACS can strengthen villages and contribute to Uttarakhand’s rural economy: CM Dhami | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Timesyesterday
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in Chhachhani dance during visit to Bamni village | Hindustan Times
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CJP questions closure of 826 Uttarakhand schools, gives government 10-day ultimatum
The New Indian Expressyesterday

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What is the pincode of Raithal?

The pincode of Raithal, Kapkot tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand is 263642. The post office is Bageshwar.

Which post office delivers to Raithal?

Mail for Raithal is delivered through Bageshwar post office, pincode 263642, in Kapkot tehsil, Bageshwar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Raithal located?

Raithal is a village in Kapkot tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Raithal as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Raithal village has a population of 298 across 68 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Raithal in?

Raithal falls under the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Raithal in?

Raithal falls under the Tharali assembly constituency (AC #5) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Raithal?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Raithal village is 70.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Raithal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Raithal village is 1000 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Raithal?

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

Raithal is approximately 139 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 Raithal?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Raithal village is 50633.

How big is Raithal compared to other villages in Kapkot tehsil?

Raithal ranks 60 of 120 villages in Kapkot tehsil by Census 2011 population (298 residents).

How far is Raithal from Dehradun?

Raithal is about 78 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 101 km.

How far is Raithal from Delhi?

Raithal is about 280 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 363 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Raithal?

Dehradun is the nearest railway station to Raithal, about 78 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 101 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Raithal?

Bus station is the nearest bus stop to Raithal, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Raithal?

Government Hospital, Maneri is the nearest hospital or health centre to Raithal, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Who is the MLA of Raithal?

Raithal falls under Tharali assembly constituency (AC 5). The sitting MLA is Bhupal Ram Tamta (BJP).

Who is the MP for Raithal?

Raithal is in Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Anil Baluni (Anil Baluni).

What is the population of Raithal in 2026?

Raithal is estimated at 351 people in 2026, up about 18% from 298 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Raithal in?

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