Jantha village, Ganai Gangoli tehsil | Pincode 262532

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LGD code: 49893
Pincode: 262532
Post office: Ganai Gangoli
Population: 6
Households: 2
Literacy rate: 50%
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 3
Distance to district centre: 43 km
Distance to mandal centre: 34 km
Distance to Dehradun: 196 km
Distance to Delhi: 280 km
Nearest railway station: Kathgodam · 46 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Naini · 11 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Jantha compares

By population, Jantha ranks #129 of 137 villages in Ganai Gangoli mandal.

Literacy rate

50.0%

−17.3% vs mandal average

Jantha: 50.0%
Ganai Gangoli mandal: 67.3%
Pithoragarh district: 71.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,000

−120 vs mandal average

Jantha: 1,000
Ganai Gangoli mandal: 1,120

Household size

people per home

3.0

−1.3 vs mandal average

Jantha: 3.0
Ganai Gangoli mandal: 4.3

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

Jantha at a glance

Jantha is a village of 6 people in 2 households (Census 2011) in Ganai Gangoli tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, the 129th-largest of 137 villages in Ganai Gangoli tehsil. Literacy is 50%, 17 points below the tehsil average of 67% and the sex ratio is 1,000 women per 1,000 men. It lies 43 km from the Pithoragarh district centre, 46 km from Kafara, the nearest town, 46 km from Kathgodam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 262532, served by Ganai Gangoli post office; the LGD village code is 49893. The nearest hospital or health centre is Naini, 11 km away. The village votes in Someshwar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rekha Arya. The population is estimated at 7 in 2026, up 17% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Jantha · this village	6	50%	—
Dunar · Bhanoli	906	57%	0.9 km SW
Barakuna · Bhanoli	206	70%	2.3 km NE
Gurauli · Fatehpur	909	62%	2.7 km S
Gurauli · Bilgram	2,413	62%	2.7 km S
Gurauli · Bikapur	1,474	55%	2.7 km S
Gurauli · Tirwa	3,125	48%	2.7 km S

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Key facts — Jantha

LGD code: 49893
Pincode: 262532
Post office: Ganai Gangoli
Population (Census 2011): 6
Population (projected 2026): 7
Households: 2
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1000
Literacy rate: 50.0%
Coordinates: 29.57129°N, 79.87352°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Someshwar
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rekha Arya
Block / Mandal: Ganai Gangoli

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

Jantha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+16.7%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+0.0%

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: 6Census 2011
Households: 2Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 72026 proj. · +16.7% vs 2011
Est. households: 22026 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 Jantha

Mandal centre

Ganai Gangoli · ≈ 34 km

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

Directions

District centre

Pithoragarh · ≈ 43 km

≈ 1 h 28 min by car · 1 h 44 min by bike

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Nearest town · 11,387 people

Kafara · ≈ 46 km

≈ 1 h 34 min by car · 1 h 51 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun196 kmcapital
Delhi280 km
Kolkata1150 km
Hyderabad1362 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKathgodam46 km
Bus stopJeep Stop21 km
Hospital / PHCNaini11 km
ATM / bankHDFC Bank30 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil21 km
CollegeGovernment Degree College, Kanda27 km
Police stationThana Bhimtal39 km

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News from Pithoragarh & Uttarakhand

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy
The News Millyesterday
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village
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Strong M-PACS can strengthen villages and contribute to Uttarakhand’s rural economy: CM Dhami | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Timesyesterday
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in Chhachhani dance during visit to Bamni village | Hindustan Times
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CJP questions closure of 826 Uttarakhand schools, gives government 10-day ultimatum
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Quick answers

People often ask about Jantha

What is the pincode of Jantha?

The pincode of Jantha, Ganai Gangoli tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand is 262532. The post office is Ganai Gangoli.

Which post office delivers to Jantha?

Mail for Jantha is delivered through Ganai Gangoli post office, pincode 262532, in Ganai Gangoli tehsil, Pithoragarh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Jantha located?

Jantha is a village in Ganai Gangoli tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Jantha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Jantha village has a population of 6 across 2 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jantha in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jantha in?

Jantha falls under the Someshwar assembly constituency (AC #51) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Jantha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Jantha village is 50.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Jantha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Jantha village is 1000 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jantha?

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

Jantha is approximately 43 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 Jantha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Jantha village is 49893.

Which is the nearest town to Jantha?

Kafara (population 11,387, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 46 km from Jantha in a straight line.

How big is Jantha compared to other villages in Ganai Gangoli tehsil?

Jantha ranks 129 of 137 villages in Ganai Gangoli tehsil by Census 2011 population (6 residents).

How far is Jantha from Dehradun?

Jantha is about 196 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 255 km.

How far is Jantha from Delhi?

Jantha is about 280 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 364 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Jantha?

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Jantha, about 46 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 60 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Jantha?

Jeep Stop is the nearest bus stop to Jantha, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Jantha?

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

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Jantha?

HDFC Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Jantha, about 30 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 39 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Jantha?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Jantha, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Who is the MLA of Jantha?

Jantha falls under Someshwar assembly constituency (AC 51). The sitting MLA is Rekha Arya (BJP).

Who is the MP for Jantha?

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

What is the population of Jantha in 2026?

Jantha is estimated at 7 people in 2026, up about 17% from 6 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Jantha in?

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