★ Revenue village · Tejam tehsil · Pithoragarh ★

Sini

Tejam tehsil
Pincode 262553
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Sini is a revenue village in Tejam tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It had a population of 190 in 50 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

190 souls. 50 homes.

Tejam tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.

190
Population
50
Households
81.3%
Literacy
1,135
Sex ratio
LGD 49044Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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  • Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹1,200Tanakpur APMC · 25 Oct 2026
  • Potato₹1,200Tanakpur APMC · 24 Oct 2026
  • Banana₹2,300Tanakpur APMC · 22 Oct 2026
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Sini is a village in Tejam tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. At the 2011 Census it had 190 people in 50 households, with a literacy rate of 81.3%. It is administered by the Sini gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 262553.

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LGD village code49044
Census 2011 code49044
Gram panchayatSini · LGD 25745
Pincode262553
TehsilTejam · LGD 6357
DistrictPithoragarh
Male / Female89 / 101 · Census 2011
Lok SabhaAlmora · Ajay Tamta (BJP)
AssemblyDharchula · Harish Singh Dhami (INC)

Gram panchayat

Sini is in the Sini gram panchayat.

Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Sini compares

By population, Sini ranks #39 of 93 inhabited villages in Tejam tehsil.

Literacy rate%
81.3%
+8.4% vs Tejam tehsil average
Sini
81.3%
Tejam tehsil
72.9%
Pithoragarh district
80.6%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
1,135
+42 vs Tejam tehsil average
Sini
1,135
Tejam tehsil
1,093
Pithoragarh district
1,039
Household sizepeople per home
3.8
−0.4 vs Tejam tehsil average
Sini
3.8
Tejam tehsil
4.2
Pithoragarh district
4.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

What Sini had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 2 in the village
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Treated tap water Available
  • All-weather road Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest more than 10 km away

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Sini at a glance

Sini is a village of 190 people in 50 households (Census 2011) in Tejam tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, the 39th of 93 inhabited villages in Tejam tehsil by population. Literacy is 81.3%, 8.4 points above the tehsil figure of 72.9%, and the sex ratio is 1,135 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 262553; the LGD village code is 49044.

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Key facts — Sini

LGD village code49044
Pincode262553
Population (Census 2011)190
Households50
Literacy81.3%
Sex ratio1,135 ♀/1000♂
Block / TehsilTejam
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Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). VoiceOfVillage shows official figures only — no projections.
Population
Population
190Census 2011
Male / female
89 / 101
Households
50
People per home
3.8
Education
Literacy rate
81.3%literates ÷ people aged 7+

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

Approximate location

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Sini · 29.9940° N, 80.1380° E

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≈ 29.99° N, 80.14° E · approximate (within ~8 km)© OpenStreetMap contributors

Electoral profile

Lok SabhaAlmora · Ajay Tamta (BJP), elected 2024
AssemblyDharchula · Harish Singh Dhami (INC), MLA since 2022

Estimated: 100% of the 27 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); TCPD Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data, Ashoka University.

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Government jobs near Sini

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Essential services & places near Sini

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Banks, ATMs & post offices414 in Pithoragarh district

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Hospitals & clinics111 in Pithoragarh district

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Schools & anganwadis7 in Pithoragarh district

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Colleges & universities1 in Pithoragarh district

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Police & fire stations1 in Pithoragarh district

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Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Pithoragarh district

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Government offices3 in Pithoragarh district

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Temples23 in Pithoragarh district

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Other places of worship2 in Pithoragarh district

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FAQ

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  1. Where is Sini located?

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

  2. Which district is Sini in?

    Sini is in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Sini belong to?

    Sini comes under the Sini gram panchayat.

  4. What is the pincode of Sini?

    The pincode of Sini, Tejam, Pithoragarh is 262553.

  5. What is the population of Sini?

    As per the 2011 Census, Sini had a population of 190 (89 males and 101 females).

  6. How many households are there in Sini?

    Sini had 50 households at the 2011 Census.

  7. What is the literacy rate of Sini?

    The literacy rate of Sini was 81.3% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  8. What is the sex ratio of Sini?

    Sini had 1,135 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  9. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sini in?

    Sini is in the Almora Lok Sabha constituency.

  10. Who is the MP for Sini?

    Ajay Tamta (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Almora Lok Sabha seat, which includes Sini, in 2024.

  11. Which assembly constituency is Sini in?

    Sini is in the Dharchula assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  12. Who is the MLA for Sini?

    Harish Singh Dhami (Indian National Congress) won the Dharchula assembly seat, which includes Sini, in 2022.

  13. What is the LGD code of Sini?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sini is 49044 and its Census 2011 village code is 49044.

  14. Which villages are near Sini?

    Villages near Sini include Majkot (within ~8 km), Rathi (within ~8 km), Kimkhet (within ~8 km), Tarakot (within ~8 km), Arkhet (within ~8 km).

Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.

Sources & freshness
  • Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
  • Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
  • Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
  • Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
  • Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory

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Mandi prices · Pithoragarh

No market in Pithoragarh district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Tanakpur APMC, Champawat district — about 74 km away, straight-line.

Latest reports up to 25 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Bhindi(Ladies Finger)Tanakpur APMC1,2001,2001,20025 Oct 2026
PotatoTanakpur APMC1,2001,2001,20024 Oct 2026
BananaTanakpur APMC2,3002,3002,30022 Oct 2026
RiceTanakpur APMC3,0003,0003,00020 Oct 2026
Masur DalTanakpur APMC7,8007,8007,80017 Oct 2026
Green Gram Dal(Moong Dal)Tanakpur APMC10,00010,00010,00016 Oct 2026
Ground Nut SeedTanakpur APMC14,81014,81014,81015 Oct 2026

Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →

These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Sini's shops.

Nearby villages
Majkotwithin ~8 km
Rathiwithin ~8 km
Kimkhetwithin ~8 km
Tarakotwithin ~8 km
Arkhetwithin ~8 km
Upadiyawithin ~8 km

Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).

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Schemes worth checking

  • PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.

  • Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.

  • PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.

  • Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority

    Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.

  • National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution

    Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.

  • National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.

  • PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment

    Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.

  • Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.

  • Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).

  • Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.

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