Seli village, Pithoragarh tehsil | Pincode 262540

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LGD code: 50225
Pincode: 262540
Post office: Jajardewal
Population: 48
Households: 15
Literacy rate: 77.1%
Sex ratio: 846 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 31
Distance to district centre: 27 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Dehradun: 154 km
Distance to Delhi: 268 km
Nearest railway station: Kathgodam · 69 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Bantoli · 2 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Seli compares

By population, Seli ranks #283 of 346 villages in Pithoragarh mandal.

Literacy rate

77.1%

+3.8% vs mandal average

Seli: 77.1%
Pithoragarh mandal: 73.3%
Pithoragarh district: 71.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

846

−176 vs mandal average

Seli: 846
Pithoragarh mandal: 1,022

Household size

people per home

3.2

−1.0 vs mandal average

Seli: 3.2
Pithoragarh mandal: 4.2

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

Seli at a glance

Seli is a village of 48 people in 15 households (Census 2011) in Pithoragarh tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, the 283rd-largest of 346 villages in Pithoragarh tehsil. Literacy is 77%, 4 points above the tehsil average of 73% and the sex ratio is 846 women per 1,000 men. It lies 27 km from the Pithoragarh district centre, 18 km from Sirauli, the nearest town, 69 km from Kathgodam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 262540, served by Jajardewal post office; the LGD village code is 50225. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Bantoli, 2 km away. The village votes in Bageshwar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Chandan Ram Dass. The population is estimated at 57 in 2026, up 19% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Seli · this village	48	77%	—
Jijoli · Garud	231	71%	0 km N
Silli · Garud	809	81%	0 km N
Rori · Pithoragarh	189	76%	0 km N
Pali · Pithoragarh	390	82%	0 km N
Pali · Kanalichhina	206	77%	0 km N
Doli · Pithoragarh	383	77%	0 km N

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Key facts — Seli

LGD code: 50225
Pincode: 262540
Post office: Jajardewal
Population (Census 2011): 48
Population (projected 2026): 57
Households: 15
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 846
Literacy rate: 77.1%
Coordinates: 29.88514°N, 79.55743°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bageshwar
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chandan Ram Dass
Block / Mandal: Pithoragarh

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

Seli — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.8%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+20.0%

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: 48Census 2011
Households: 15Census 2011
Literacy rate: 77.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 846 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 572026 proj. · +18.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 182026 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 Seli

Mandal centre

Pithoragarh · ≈ 3.3 km

≈ 7 min by car · 8 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pithoragarh · ≈ 27 km

≈ 55 min by car · 1 h 5 min by bike

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Nearest town · 18,600 people

Sirauli · ≈ 18 km

≈ 37 min by car · 44 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun154 kmcapital
Delhi268 km
Kolkata1196 km
Mumbai1378 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKathgodam69 km
Bus stopbageshwar bus station22 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Bantoli2 km
ATM / bankUttarakhand Gramin Bank6 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum23 km
CollegeGovt Post Graduate College22 km
Police stationMallital Police Station56 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Seli

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🛕Rudradhari Mahadev TempleTemple4.0 km ↗
🛕Pinath TempleTemple4.7 km ↗

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September 2026

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Uttarakhand school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear

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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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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 Today13h ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy
The Times of India2 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy
The News Mill2 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village
Livemint2 days ago
Strong M-PACS can strengthen villages and contribute to Uttarakhand’s rural economy: CM Dhami | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times2 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in Chhachhani dance during visit to Bamni village | Hindustan Times
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Quick answers

People often ask about Seli

What is the pincode of Seli?

The pincode of Seli, Pithoragarh tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand is 262540. The post office is Jajardewal.

Which post office delivers to Seli?

Mail for Seli is delivered through Jajardewal post office, pincode 262540, in Pithoragarh tehsil, Pithoragarh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Seli located?

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

What is the population of Seli as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Seli village has a population of 48 across 15 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Seli in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Seli in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Seli?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Seli village is 77.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Seli?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Seli village is 846 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Seli?

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

Seli is approximately 27 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 Seli?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Seli village is 50225.

Which is the nearest town to Seli?

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

How big is Seli compared to other villages in Pithoragarh tehsil?

Seli ranks 283 of 346 villages in Pithoragarh tehsil by Census 2011 population (48 residents).

How far is Seli from Dehradun?

Seli is about 154 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 201 km.

How far is Seli from Delhi?

Seli is about 268 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 349 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Seli?

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Seli, about 69 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 89 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Seli?

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

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Seli?

Government Hospital, Bantoli is the nearest hospital or health centre to Seli, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Seli?

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

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Seli?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Seli, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 30 km.

Who is the MLA of Seli?

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

Who is the MP for Seli?

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

What is the population of Seli in 2026?

Seli is estimated at 57 people in 2026, up about 19% from 48 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Seli in?

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