Bamankhal
Bamankhal is a revenue village in Pokhari tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It had a population of 173 in 43 households (Census 2011).
173 souls. 43 homes.
Pokhari tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
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Bamankhal today
- Apple₹4,500Haldwani APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Banana₹1,000Haldwani APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Brinjal₹1,000Haldwani APMC · 26 Oct 2026
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Bamankhal is a village in Pokhari tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. At the 2011 Census it had 173 people in 43 households, with a literacy rate of 74.8%. It is administered by the Khal gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 246429.
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Gram panchayat
Bamankhal is in the Khal gram panchayat.
Other villages in Khal
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Bamankhal compares
By population, Bamankhal ranks #61 of 102 inhabited villages in Pokhari tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Bamankhal had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Bamankhal at a glance
Bamankhal is a village of 173 people in 43 households (Census 2011) in Pokhari tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, the 61st of 102 inhabited villages in Pokhari tehsil by population. Literacy is 74.8%, 7.8 points below the tehsil figure of 82.6%, and the sex ratio is 531 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 246429; the LGD village code is 41245.
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Key facts — Bamankhal
Villages sharing pincode 246429
Other villages in Pokhari tehsil
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- Population
- 173Census 2011
- Male / female
- 113 / 60
- Households
- 43
- People per home
- 4.0
- Literacy rate
- 74.8%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Bamankhal on the map
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Bamankhal · 30.2739° N, 79.1666° E
Electoral profile
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From Chamoli district
- Citizen’s Charter
District Administration, Chamoli · 21 Oct 2026
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- PRESS NOTE(22-10-2026)
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District Administration, Tehri Garhwal · 1 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Bamankhal
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Essential services & places near Bamankhal
Bamankhal isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Pokhari tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices339 in Chamoli district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics113 in Chamoli district
Clinic
Kaleshwar
Primary / community health centre
Near Primary Model School Pokhari, Pokhari
Primary / community health centre
Haapla
Primary / community health centre
Jourasi
Primary / community health centre
Nauli
Primary / community health centre
Salna
Schools & anganwadis12 in Chamoli district
Colleges & universities2 in Chamoli district
Police & fire stations2 in Chamoli district
Government offices6 in Chamoli district
Temples61 in Chamoli district
- SHIV TEMPLE
Temple
- SHREE HANUMAN MANDIR
Temple
Churches1 in Chamoli district
Other places of worship22 in Chamoli district
Transport27 in Chamoli district
- Pursari
Bus stop
Community places1 in Chamoli district
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People often ask about Bamankhal
Where is Bamankhal located?
Bamankhal is a village in Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Bamankhal in?
Bamankhal is in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
Which gram panchayat does Bamankhal belong to?
Bamankhal comes under the Khal gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Bamankhal?
The pincode of Bamankhal, Pokhari, Chamoli is 246429.
What is the population of Bamankhal?
As per the 2011 Census, Bamankhal had a population of 173 (113 males and 60 females).
How many households are there in Bamankhal?
Bamankhal had 43 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Bamankhal?
The literacy rate of Bamankhal was 74.8% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Bamankhal?
Bamankhal had 531 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bamankhal in?
Bamankhal is in the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Bamankhal?
Anil Baluni (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Garhwal Lok Sabha seat, which includes Bamankhal, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Bamankhal in?
Bamankhal is in the Badrinath assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Bamankhal?
Lakhapat Singh Butola (Indian National Congress) won the Badrinath assembly seat, which includes Bamankhal, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Bamankhal?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bamankhal is 41245 and its Census 2011 village code is 41245.
Which villages are near Bamankhal?
Villages near Bamankhal include Bamoth (within ~8 km), Galnau (within ~8 km), Siran (within ~8 km), Rano (within ~8 km), Sugi (within ~8 km).
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.
- 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
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Bamankhal?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
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District climate page →No market in Chamoli district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Haldwani APMC, Nainital district — about 113 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | Haldwani APMC | 3,000 | 6,500 | 4,500 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Banana | Haldwani APMC | 900 | 1,100 | 1,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Haldwani APMC | 800 | 1,200 | 1,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Capsicum | Haldwani APMC | 2,500 | 3,000 | 2,800 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli | Haldwani APMC | 1,500 | 2,000 | 1,800 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Onion | Haldwani APMC | 3,000 | 3,800 | 3,400 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Orange | Haldwani APMC | 3,000 | 4,000 | 3,500 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Papaya | Haldwani APMC | 1,400 | 1,800 | 1,600 | 26 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 Bamankhal's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Bamankhal →Compare Bamankhal with… →All villages in Pokhari →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
- Search the electoral roll ↗
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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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