Bastari village, Didihat tehsil | Pincode 262543

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LGD code: 49489
Pincode: 262543
Post office: Askote
Population: 312
Households: 80
Literacy rate: 65.4%
Sex ratio: 1094 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 126
Distance to district centre: 39 km
Distance to mandal centre: 49 km
Distance to Dehradun: 216 km
Distance to Delhi: 322 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital Muwani · 13 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bastari compares

By population, Bastari ranks #37 of 195 villages in Didihat mandal.

Literacy rate

65.4%

−6.5% vs mandal average

Bastari: 65.4%
Didihat mandal: 71.9%
Pithoragarh district: 71.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,094

+95 vs mandal average

Bastari: 1,094
Didihat mandal: 999

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.3 vs mandal average

Bastari: 3.9
Didihat mandal: 4.2

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

Bastari at a glance

Bastari is a village of 312 people in 80 households (Census 2011) in Didihat tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, the 37th-largest of 195 villages in Didihat tehsil. Literacy is 65%, 7 points below the tehsil average of 72% and the sex ratio is 1,094 women per 1,000 men. It lies 39 km from the Pithoragarh district centre (straight-line distances). The pincode is 262543, served by Askote post office; the LGD village code is 49489. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital Muwani, 13 km away. The village votes in Bageshwar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Chandan Ram Dass. The population is estimated at 368 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bastari · this village	312	65%	—
Chamali · Karnaprayag	152	60%	1.2 km W
Chamali · Thailisain	135	55%	1.2 km W
Chamali · Srinagar	13	77%	1.2 km W
Chamali · Pithoragarh	656	65%	1.2 km W
Chamali · Chaubatta Khal	102	69%	1.2 km W
Barsayat · Didihat	126	66%	3.7 km W

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Key facts — Bastari

LGD code: 49489
Pincode: 262543
Post office: Askote
Population (Census 2011): 312
Population (projected 2026): 368
Households: 80
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1094
Literacy rate: 65.4%
Coordinates: 29.84522°N, 80.21167°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bageshwar
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chandan Ram Dass
Block / Mandal: Didihat

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 Pithoragarh district level

Then & Now

Bastari — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

312

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

368

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.5%

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: 312Census 2011
Households: 80Census 2011
Literacy rate: 65.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1094 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3682026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 942026 projection
Active job cards: 57,666MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 28,812MGNREGA · 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: 911NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 89.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 84.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 25.5%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 · Pithoragarh district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Pithoragarh district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Pithoragarh 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 Bastari

Mandal centre

Didihat · ≈ 49 km

≈ 1 h 41 min by car · 2 h by bike

Directions

District centre

Pithoragarh · ≈ 39 km

≈ 1 h 21 min by car · 1 h 36 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun216 kmcapital
Delhi322 km
Kolkata1146 km
Hyderabad1397 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Bus stopbus/jeep stand25 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital Muwani13 km
ATM / bankNMB MICROFINANCE BITTIYA SANSTHA LIMITITED31 km
Petrol pumpHP fuel pump25 km
CollegeGovernment Degree College, Kanda30 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Bastari

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

🛕Sirakot TempleTemple4.4 km ↗

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Lead story

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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Sep

newsSTATE

Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy

Reported by The News Mill.

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News from Pithoragarh & 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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What is the pincode of Bastari?

The pincode of Bastari, Didihat tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand is 262543. The post office is Askote.

Which post office delivers to Bastari?

Mail for Bastari is delivered through Askote post office, pincode 262543, in Didihat tehsil, Pithoragarh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bastari located?

Bastari is a village in Didihat tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Bastari as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bastari village has a population of 312 across 80 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bastari in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bastari in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Bastari?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bastari village is 65.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Bastari?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bastari village is 1094 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bastari?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bastari, 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 Bastari from Pithoragarh district centre?

Bastari is approximately 39 km (straight-line) from the centre of Pithoragarh district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Bastari?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bastari village is 49489.

How big is Bastari compared to other villages in Didihat tehsil?

Bastari ranks 37 of 195 villages in Didihat tehsil by Census 2011 population (312 residents).

How far is Bastari from Dehradun?

Bastari is about 216 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 281 km.

How far is Bastari from Delhi?

Bastari is about 322 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 418 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Bastari?

bus/jeep stand is the nearest bus stop to Bastari, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bastari?

Government Hospital Muwani is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bastari, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bastari?

NMB MICROFINANCE BITTIYA SANSTHA LIMITITED is the nearest ATM or bank to Bastari, about 31 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 40 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bastari?

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

Who is the MLA of Bastari?

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

Who is the MP for Bastari?

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

What is the population of Bastari in 2026?

Bastari is estimated at 368 people in 2026, up about 18% from 312 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bastari in?

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

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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)