Urma village, Didihat tehsil | Pincode 262543

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LGD code: 49490
Pincode: 262543
Post office: Askote
Population: 266
Households: 63
Literacy rate: 63.2%
Sex ratio: 1313 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 100
Distance to district centre: 11 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Dehradun: 166 km
Distance to Delhi: 285 km
Nearest railway station: Kathgodam · 79 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Surya Diagnostic Centre · 11 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Urma compares

By population, Urma ranks #49 of 195 villages in Didihat mandal.

Literacy rate

63.2%

−8.7% vs mandal average

Urma: 63.2%
Didihat mandal: 71.9%
Pithoragarh district: 71.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,313

+314 vs mandal average

Urma: 1,313
Didihat mandal: 999

Household size

people per home

4.2

Same as the mandal average

Urma: 4.2
Didihat mandal: 4.2

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

Urma at a glance

Urma is a village of 266 people in 63 households (Census 2011) in Didihat tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, the 49th-largest of 195 villages in Didihat tehsil. Literacy is 63%, 9 points below the tehsil average of 72% and the sex ratio is 1,313 women per 1,000 men. It lies 11 km from the Pithoragarh district centre, 34 km from Sirauli, the nearest town, 79 km from Kathgodam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 262543, served by Askote post office; the LGD village code is 49490. The nearest hospital or health centre is Surya Diagnostic Centre, 11 km away. The village votes in Bageshwar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Chandan Ram Dass. The population is estimated at 314 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Urma · this village	266	63%	—
Gum · Dhoomakot	—	—	0 km N
Kuta · Didihat	174	63%	0 km N
Bajani · Didihat	284	69%	0.8 km SE
Sailoni · Didihat	385	73%	0.8 km SE
Partari · Didihat	8	75%	1.5 km SE
Pamsyari · Didihat	278	73%	1.5 km SE

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Key facts — Urma

LGD code: 49490
Pincode: 262543
Post office: Askote
Population (Census 2011): 266
Population (projected 2026): 314
Households: 63
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1313
Literacy rate: 63.2%
Coordinates: 29.96175°N, 79.70836°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

Urma — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

266

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

314

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: 266Census 2011
Households: 63Census 2011
Literacy rate: 63.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1313 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3142026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 742026 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 Urma

Mandal centre

Didihat · ≈ 3.4 km

≈ 7 min by car · 8 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pithoragarh · ≈ 11 km

≈ 23 min by car · 27 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 18,600 people

Sirauli · ≈ 34 km

≈ 1 h 10 min by car · 1 h 23 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun166 kmcapital
Delhi285 km
Kolkata1191 km
Mumbai1393 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKathgodam79 km
Bus stopbageshwar bus station17 km
Hospital / PHCSurya Diagnostic Centre11 km
ATM / bankUttarakhand Gramin Bank12 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum37 km
CollegeGovt Post Graduate College15 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Urma

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

🛕Bali Bubu TempleTemple4.8 km ↗

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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

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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25
The Times of India5 days ago
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
The Times of India5 days ago
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice8 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
ETV Bharat10 days ago
Women in Uttarakhand fight forest fires without protective gear — Mongabay
UA.NEWS11 days ago
Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
The Times of India13 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Urma

What is the pincode of Urma?

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

Which post office delivers to Urma?

Mail for Urma 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 Urma located?

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

What is the population of Urma as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Urma village has a population of 266 across 63 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Urma in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Urma in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Urma?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Urma village is 63.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Urma?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Urma village is 1313 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Urma?

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

Urma is approximately 11 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 Urma?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Urma village is 49490.

Which is the nearest town to Urma?

Sirauli (population 18,600, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 34 km from Urma in a straight line.

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

Urma ranks 49 of 195 villages in Didihat tehsil by Census 2011 population (266 residents).

How far is Urma from Dehradun?

Urma is about 166 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 216 km.

How far is Urma from Delhi?

Urma is about 285 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 370 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Urma?

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Urma, about 79 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 102 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Urma?

bageshwar bus station is the nearest bus stop to Urma, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Urma?

Surya Diagnostic Centre is the nearest hospital or health centre to Urma, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Urma?

Uttarakhand Gramin Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Urma, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Urma?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Urma, about 37 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 48 km.

Who is the MLA of Urma?

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

Who is the MP for Urma?

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

What is the population of Urma in 2026?

Urma is estimated at 314 people in 2026, up about 18% from 266 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Urma in?

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