Oltari village, Didihat tehsil | Pincode 262543

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LGD code: 49498
Pincode: 262543
Post office: Askote
Population: 369
Households: 73
Literacy rate: 71.5%
Sex ratio: 952 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 185
Distance to district centre: 16 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Dehradun: 163 km
Distance to Delhi: 279 km
Nearest railway station: Kathgodam · 74 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Surya Diagnostic Centre · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Oltari compares

By population, Oltari ranks #28 of 195 villages in Didihat mandal.

Literacy rate

71.5%

−0.4% vs mandal average

Oltari: 71.5%
Didihat mandal: 71.9%
Pithoragarh district: 71.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

952

−47 vs mandal average

Oltari: 952
Didihat mandal: 999

Household size

people per home

5.1

+0.9 vs mandal average

Oltari: 5.1
Didihat mandal: 4.2

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

Oltari at a glance

Oltari is a village of 369 people in 73 households (Census 2011) in Didihat tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, the 28th-largest of 195 villages in Didihat tehsil. Literacy is 72%, about the same as the tehsil average of 72% and the sex ratio is 952 women per 1,000 men. It lies 16 km from the Pithoragarh district centre, 29 km from Sirauli, the nearest town, 74 km from Kathgodam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 262543, served by Askote post office; the LGD village code is 49498. The nearest hospital or health centre is Surya Diagnostic Centre, 5 km away. The village votes in Bageshwar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Chandan Ram Dass. The population is estimated at 435 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Oltari · this village	369	72%	—
Tilsari · Garud	346	79%	0 km N
Tilsari · Ukhimath	153	69%	0 km N
Titari · Didihat	523	65%	0 km N
Thanga · Kanda	174	60%	1.7 km SW
Jhakra · Kanda	432	69%	1.7 km SW
Lwatoli · Kanda	91	70%	1.9 km SW

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Key facts — Oltari

LGD code: 49498
Pincode: 262543
Post office: Askote
Population (Census 2011): 369
Population (projected 2026): 435
Households: 73
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 952
Literacy rate: 71.5%
Coordinates: 29.92570°N, 79.66053°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

Oltari — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

369

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

435

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

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: 369Census 2011
Households: 73Census 2011
Literacy rate: 71.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 952 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4352026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 862026 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 Oltari

Mandal centre

Didihat · ≈ 4.9 km

≈ 10 min by car · 12 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pithoragarh · ≈ 16 km

≈ 33 min by car · 39 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 18,600 people

Sirauli · ≈ 29 km

≈ 59 min by car · 1 h 10 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun163 kmcapital
Delhi279 km
Kolkata1192 km
Mumbai1387 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKathgodam74 km
Bus stopbageshwar bus station16 km
Hospital / PHCSurya Diagnostic Centre5 km
ATM / bankUttarakhand Gramin Bank6 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum31 km
CollegeGovt Post Graduate College15 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Oltari

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

🛕Bali Bubu TempleTemple3.9 km ↗
🛕Baijnath templeTemple4.8 km ↗
🛕Baijnath Temple ComplexTemple4.8 km ↗
🛕Kot Ki Mai TempleTemple4.9 km ↗

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Lead story

September 2026

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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25

Reported by The Times of India.

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Sep

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They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate

Reported by The Times of India.

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Sep

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India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet

Reported by ETV Bharat.

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News from Pithoragarh & Uttarakhand

Recent reporting about this district and state, from the press. Headlines link to the publisher.

Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25
timesofindia.indiatimes.com4 days ago
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
timesofindia.indiatimes.com4 days ago
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice7 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
ETV Bharat9 days ago
Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
timesofindia.indiatimes.com12 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami appoints 101 new government officers
The News Mill16 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Oltari

What is the pincode of Oltari?

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

Which post office delivers to Oltari?

Mail for Oltari 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 Oltari located?

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

What is the population of Oltari as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Oltari village has a population of 369 across 73 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Oltari in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Oltari in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Oltari?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Oltari village is 71.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Oltari?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Oltari village is 952 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Oltari?

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

Oltari is approximately 16 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 Oltari?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Oltari village is 49498.

Which is the nearest town to Oltari?

Sirauli (population 18,600, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 29 km from Oltari in a straight line.

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

Oltari ranks 28 of 195 villages in Didihat tehsil by Census 2011 population (369 residents).

How far is Oltari from Dehradun?

Oltari is about 163 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 211 km.

How far is Oltari from Delhi?

Oltari is about 279 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 363 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Oltari?

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Oltari, about 74 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 96 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Oltari?

bageshwar bus station is the nearest bus stop to Oltari, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Oltari?

Surya Diagnostic Centre is the nearest hospital or health centre to Oltari, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Oltari?

Uttarakhand Gramin Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Oltari, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Oltari?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Oltari, about 31 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 40 km.

Who is the MLA of Oltari?

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

Who is the MP for Oltari?

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

What is the population of Oltari in 2026?

Oltari is estimated at 435 people in 2026, up about 18% from 369 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Oltari in?

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