Gola village, Tejam tehsil | Pincode 262553

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LGD code: 48991
Pincode: 262553
Post office: Tejam
Population: 219
Households: 48
Literacy rate: 54.8%
Sex ratio: 1147 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 127
Distance to district centre: 130 km
Distance to mandal centre: 114 km
Distance to Dehradun: 62 km
Distance to Delhi: 252 km
Nearest railway station: Rishikesh · 56 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Madannegi · 18 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Gola compares

By population, Gola ranks #33 of 92 villages in Tejam mandal.

Literacy rate

54.8%

−8.6% vs mandal average

Gola: 54.8%
Tejam mandal: 63.4%
Pithoragarh district: 71.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,147

+52 vs mandal average

Gola: 1,147
Tejam mandal: 1,095

Household size

people per home

4.6

+0.4 vs mandal average

Gola: 4.6
Tejam mandal: 4.2

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

Gola at a glance

Gola is a village of 219 people in 48 households (Census 2011) in Tejam tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, the 33rd-largest of 92 villages in Tejam tehsil. Literacy is 55%, 9 points below the tehsil average of 63% and the sex ratio is 1,147 women per 1,000 men. It lies 130 km from the Pithoragarh district centre, 53 km from Kulheri, the nearest town, 56 km from Rishikesh railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 262553, served by Tejam post office; the LGD village code is 48991. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Madannegi, 18 km away. The village votes in Tharali assembly constituency, represented by MLA Bhupal Ram Tamta. The population is estimated at 258 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Gola · this village	219	55%	—
Gola · Munsiari	—	—	0 km N
Golani · Pratapnagar	209	66%	0 km N
Gola · Bageshwar	114	74%	0 km N
Molga · Pratapnagar	342	61%	0 km N
Moliya · Pratapnagar	447	62%	0 km N
Toli · Balganga	638	43%	0 km N

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Key facts — Gola

LGD code: 48991
Pincode: 262553
Post office: Tejam
Population (Census 2011): 219
Population (projected 2026): 258
Households: 48
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1147
Literacy rate: 54.8%
Coordinates: 30.51012°N, 78.63824°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Tharali
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Bhupal Ram Tamta
Block / Mandal: Tejam

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

Gola — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

219

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

258

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.8%

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: 219Census 2011
Households: 48Census 2011
Literacy rate: 54.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1147 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2582026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 572026 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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Notable places near Gola · Tejam mandal area

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Getting there

How to reach Gola

Mandal centre

Tejam · ≈ 114 km

≈ 3 h 53 min by car · 4 h 37 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pithoragarh · ≈ 130 km

≈ 4 h 26 min by car · 5 h 16 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,444 people

Kulheri · ≈ 53 km

≈ 1 h 48 min by car · 2 h 8 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun62 kmcapital
Delhi252 km
Kolkata1308 km
Mumbai1397 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRishikesh56 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Madannegi18 km
ATM / banksbi32 km
Petrol pumphp32 km
CollegeHNGU BA GROUND BIRLA CAMPUS35 km
Police stationCheckpoint21 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Gola

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🛕MandirTemple1.1 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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Sep

Ganesh Chaturthi

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Vinayaka installation on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. Madhyahna puja muhurat 11:

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Hartalika Teej

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Married women observe a nirjala (waterless) fast for the well-being of their hus

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Rishi Panchami

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Observed the day after Ganesh Chaturthi. Traditional fast honouring the Saptarsh

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Vishwakarma Puja

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Craftsmen, mechanics, factory workers, drivers and shopkeepers honour Vishwakarm

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Radha Ashtami

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Radha's appearance day. Fasting, midday puja, and kirtan. Especially prominent i

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Anant Chaturdashi

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Ananta Vrata — 14 knots on a sacred thread symbolise Vishnu's infinite forms. Al

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Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

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Gandhi Jayanti

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Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi; observed as a national holiday.

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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 Indiayesterday
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
The Times of Indiayesterday
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice4 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
ETV Bharat6 days ago
Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
The Times of India9 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami appoints 101 new government officers
The News Mill13 days ago

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What is the pincode of Gola?

The pincode of Gola, Tejam tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand is 262553. The post office is Tejam.

Which post office delivers to Gola?

Mail for Gola is delivered through Tejam post office, pincode 262553, in Tejam tehsil, Pithoragarh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Gola located?

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

What is the population of Gola as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Gola village has a population of 219 across 48 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gola in?

Gola falls under the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gola in?

Gola falls under the Tharali assembly constituency (AC #5) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Gola?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Gola village is 54.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Gola?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Gola village is 1147 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gola?

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

Gola is approximately 130 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 Gola?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gola village is 48991.

Which is the nearest town to Gola?

Kulheri (population 10,444, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 53 km from Gola in a straight line.

How big is Gola compared to other villages in Tejam tehsil?

Gola ranks 33 of 92 villages in Tejam tehsil by Census 2011 population (219 residents).

How far is Gola from Dehradun?

Gola is about 62 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 81 km.

How far is Gola from Delhi?

Gola is about 252 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 328 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Gola?

Rishikesh is the nearest railway station to Gola, about 56 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 73 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Gola?

Government Hospital, Madannegi is the nearest hospital or health centre to Gola, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Gola?

sbi is the nearest ATM or bank to Gola, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 42 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Gola?

hp is the nearest petrol pump to Gola, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 41 km.

Who is the MLA of Gola?

Gola falls under Tharali assembly constituency (AC 5). The sitting MLA is Bhupal Ram Tamta (BJP).

Who is the MP for Gola?

Gola is in Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Anil Baluni (Anil Baluni).

What is the population of Gola in 2026?

Gola is estimated at 258 people in 2026, up about 18% from 219 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Gola in?

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