Marh village, Didihat tehsil | Pincode 262552

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

kiran deopa

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LGD code: 49268
Pincode: 262552
Post office: Thal (Pithoragarh)
Population: 92
Households: 23
Literacy rate: 73.9%
Sex ratio: 1044 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 60
Distance to district centre: 137 km
Distance to mandal centre: 127 km
Distance to Dehradun: 43 km
Distance to Delhi: 228 km
Nearest railway station: Rishikesh · 32 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Bhagirathi Puram · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Marh compares

By population, Marh ranks #125 of 195 villages in Didihat mandal.

Literacy rate

73.9%

+2.0% vs mandal average

Marh: 73.9%
Didihat mandal: 71.9%
Pithoragarh district: 71.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,044

+45 vs mandal average

Marh: 1,044
Didihat mandal: 999

Household size

people per home

4.0

−0.2 vs mandal average

Marh: 4.0
Didihat mandal: 4.2

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

Marh at a glance

Marh is a village of 92 people in 23 households (Census 2011) in Didihat tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, the 125th-largest of 195 villages in Didihat tehsil. Literacy is 74%, 2 points above the tehsil average of 72% and the sex ratio is 1,044 women per 1,000 men. It lies 137 km from the Pithoragarh district centre, 46 km from Harsoli, the nearest town, 32 km from Rishikesh railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 262552, served by Thal (Pithoragarh) post office; the LGD village code is 49268. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Bhagirathi Puram, 4 km away. The sarpanch is kiran deopa, and the village votes in Bageshwar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Chandan Ram Dass. The population is estimated at 108 in 2026, up 17% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Marh · this village	92	74%	—
Marh · Pithoragarh	1,246	75%	0 km N
Goran · Tehri	0	—	1.4 km E
Dargi · Tehri	304	76%	1.4 km E
Mokari · Tehri	—	—	2.2 km NE
Chopari · Tehri	52	75%	2.2 km NE
Dobari · Tehri	423	63%	2.2 km NE

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Key facts — Marh

LGD code: 49268
Pincode: 262552
Post office: Thal (Pithoragarh)
Population (Census 2011): 92
Population (projected 2026): 108
Households: 23
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1044
Literacy rate: 73.9%
Coordinates: 30.34766°N, 78.47620°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bageshwar
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chandan Ram Dass
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: kiran deopa
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

Marh — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.4%

Population · 2026

108

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.4%

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: 92Census 2011
Households: 23Census 2011
Literacy rate: 73.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1044 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1082026 proj. · +17.4% vs 2011
Est. households: 272026 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 Marh

Mandal centre

Didihat · ≈ 127 km

≈ 4 h 22 min by car · 5 h 11 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pithoragarh · ≈ 137 km

≈ 4 h 41 min by car · 5 h 33 min by bike

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Nearest town · 11,246 people

Harsoli · ≈ 46 km

≈ 1 h 35 min by car · 1 h 52 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun43 kmcapital
Delhi228 km
Kolkata1309 km
Mumbai1374 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRishikesh32 km
Bus stopJeep stop22 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Bhagirathi Puram4 km
ATM / banksbi24 km
Petrol pumphp24 km
CollegeHNGU BA GROUND BIRLA CAMPUS33 km
Police stationCheckpoint3 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Marh

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

🛕Chandrabadani DeviTemple3.9 km ↗
🛕Satyeshwar MandirTemple4.9 km ↗
🛕Durga MandirTemple5.0 km ↗

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September 2026

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From school graduate to water scientist: Reviving mountain springs in Uttarakhand

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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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News from Pithoragarh & Uttarakhand

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From school graduate to water scientist: Reviving mountain springs in Uttarakhand
India Water Portal23h ago
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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Marh

What is the pincode of Marh?

The pincode of Marh, Didihat tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand is 262552. The post office is Thal (Pithoragarh).

Which post office delivers to Marh?

Mail for Marh is delivered through Thal (Pithoragarh) post office, pincode 262552, in Didihat tehsil, Pithoragarh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Marh located?

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

What is the population of Marh as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Marh village has a population of 92 across 23 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Marh?

The current sarpanch of Marh gram panchayat is kiran deopa.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Marh in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Marh in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Marh?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Marh village is 73.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Marh?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Marh village is 1044 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Marh?

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

Marh is approximately 137 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 Marh?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Marh village is 49268.

Which is the nearest town to Marh?

Harsoli (population 11,246, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 46 km from Marh in a straight line.

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

Marh ranks 125 of 195 villages in Didihat tehsil by Census 2011 population (92 residents).

How far is Marh from Dehradun?

Marh is about 43 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 56 km.

How far is Marh from Delhi?

Marh is about 228 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 297 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Marh?

Rishikesh is the nearest railway station to Marh, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 42 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Marh?

Jeep stop is the nearest bus stop to Marh, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Marh?

Government Hospital, Bhagirathi Puram is the nearest hospital or health centre to Marh, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Marh?

sbi is the nearest ATM or bank to Marh, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Marh?

hp is the nearest petrol pump to Marh, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Who is the MLA of Marh?

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

Who is the MP for Marh?

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

What is the population of Marh in 2026?

Marh is estimated at 108 people in 2026, up about 17% from 92 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Marh in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Marh?

kiran deopa is the sarpanch of Marh gram panchayat, Didihat tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Didihat tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)