Gagar village, Pati tehsil | Pincode 262580

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LGD code: 53963
Pincode: 262580
Post office: Devidhura
Population: 955
Households: 181
Literacy rate: 59.9%
Sex ratio: 994 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 473
Distance to district centre: 49 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Dehradun: 187 km
Distance to Delhi: 270 km
Nearest railway station: Kathgodam · 39 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Rudraksh Clinic · 11 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Gagar compares

By population, Gagar ranks #8 of 146 villages in Pati mandal.

Literacy rate

59.9%

−8.4% vs mandal average

Gagar: 59.9%
Pati mandal: 68.3%
Champawat district: 68.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

994

+19 vs mandal average

Gagar: 994
Pati mandal: 975

Household size

people per home

5.3

−0.1 vs mandal average

Gagar: 5.3
Pati mandal: 5.4

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

Gagar at a glance

Gagar is a village of 955 people in 181 households (Census 2011) in Pati tehsil, Champawat district, Uttarakhand, the 8th-largest of 146 villages in Pati tehsil. Literacy is 60%, 8 points below the tehsil average of 68% and the sex ratio is 994 women per 1,000 men. It lies 49 km from the Champawat district centre, 37 km from Kafara, the nearest town, 39 km from Kathgodam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 262580, served by Devidhura post office; the LGD village code is 53963. The nearest hospital or health centre is Rudraksh Clinic, 11 km away. The village votes in Jageshwar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Mohan Singh. The population is estimated at 1,126 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Gagar · this village	955	60%	—
Gagrarh · Pati	191	64%	0 km N
Barsima · Lamgada	93	70%	0.9 km NE
Naura · Lamgada	280	68%	0.9 km W
Sawra · Rasra	5,535	59%	0.9 km SE
Malari · Mohammadabad	632	55%	1.1 km E
Malari · Gonda	4,580	48%	1.1 km E

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Key facts — Gagar

LGD code: 53963
Pincode: 262580
Post office: Devidhura
Population (Census 2011): 955
Population (projected 2026): 1,126
Households: 181
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 994
Literacy rate: 59.9%
Coordinates: 29.56118°N, 79.76739°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jageshwar
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Mohan Singh
Block / Mandal: Pati

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 Champawat district level

Then & Now

Gagar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

955

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,126

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

181

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

213

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: 955Census 2011
Households: 181Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 994 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1262026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2132026 projection
Active job cards: 29,926MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 18,141MGNREGA · 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: 926NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 84.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 82.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 91.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 32.5%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 · Champawat district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Champawat district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Champawat 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 Gagar

Mandal centre

Pati · ≈ 5.0 km

≈ 10 min by car · 12 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Champawat · ≈ 49 km

≈ 1 h 41 min by car · 2 h by bike

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Nearest town · 11,387 people

Kafara · ≈ 37 km

≈ 1 h 16 min by car · 1 h 30 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun187 kmcapital
Delhi270 km
Kolkata1157 km
Mumbai1358 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKathgodam39 km
Bus stopJeep Stop11 km
Hospital / PHCRudraksh Clinic11 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India Someswar branch29 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil11 km
CollegeGovernment Degree College, Kanda31 km
Police stationThana Bhimtal31 km

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Uttarakhand school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear

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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 Champawat & 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 India2 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
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People often ask about Gagar

What is the pincode of Gagar?

The pincode of Gagar, Pati tehsil, Champawat district, Uttarakhand is 262580. The post office is Devidhura.

Which post office delivers to Gagar?

Mail for Gagar is delivered through Devidhura post office, pincode 262580, in Pati tehsil, Champawat district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Gagar located?

Gagar is a village in Pati tehsil of Champawat district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Gagar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Gagar village has a population of 955 across 181 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gagar in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gagar in?

Gagar falls under the Jageshwar assembly constituency (AC #53) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Gagar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Gagar village is 59.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Gagar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Gagar village is 994 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gagar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Gagar, 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 Gagar from Champawat district centre?

Gagar is approximately 49 km (straight-line) from the centre of Champawat district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Gagar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gagar village is 53963.

Which is the nearest town to Gagar?

Kafara (population 11,387, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 37 km from Gagar in a straight line.

How big is Gagar compared to other villages in Pati tehsil?

Gagar ranks 8 of 146 villages in Pati tehsil by Census 2011 population (955 residents).

How far is Gagar from Dehradun?

Gagar is about 187 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 243 km.

How far is Gagar from Delhi?

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

Which is the nearest railway station to Gagar?

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Gagar, about 39 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 51 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Gagar?

Jeep Stop is the nearest bus stop to Gagar, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Gagar?

Rudraksh Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Gagar, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Gagar?

State Bank of India Someswar branch is the nearest ATM or bank to Gagar, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 38 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Gagar?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Gagar, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Who is the MLA of Gagar?

Gagar falls under Jageshwar assembly constituency (AC 53). The sitting MLA is Mohan Singh (BJP).

Who is the MP for Gagar?

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

What is the population of Gagar in 2026?

Gagar is estimated at 1,126 people in 2026, up about 18% from 955 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Gagar in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Gagar in Champawat 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
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)