Amtar village, Thal tehsil | Pincode 262552

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LGD code: 49684
Pincode: 262552
Post office: Thal (Pithoragarh)
Population: 127
Households: 32
Literacy rate: 62.2%
Sex ratio: 1153 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 22
Distance to district centre: 34 km
Distance to mandal centre: 17 km
Distance to Dehradun: 210 km
Distance to Delhi: 313 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital Muwani · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Amtar compares

By population, Amtar ranks #43 of 103 villages in Thal mandal.

Literacy rate

62.2%

−8.2% vs mandal average

Amtar: 62.2%
Thal mandal: 70.4%
Pithoragarh district: 71.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,153

+72 vs mandal average

Amtar: 1,153
Thal mandal: 1,081

Household size

people per home

4.0

−0.2 vs mandal average

Amtar: 4.0
Thal mandal: 4.2

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

Amtar at a glance

Amtar is a village of 127 people in 32 households (Census 2011) in Thal tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, the 43rd-largest of 103 villages in Thal tehsil. Literacy is 62%, 8 points below the tehsil average of 70% and the sex ratio is 1,153 women per 1,000 men. It lies 34 km from the Pithoragarh district centre (straight-line distances). The pincode is 262552, served by Thal (Pithoragarh) post office; the LGD village code is 49684. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital Muwani, 7 km away. The village votes in Kapkote assembly constituency, represented by MLA Suresh Gariya. The population is estimated at 150 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Amtar · this village	127	62%	—
Hajeti · Thal	121	74%	1.3 km NW
Baltir · Thal	551	72%	1.7 km NE
Dhingtar · Didihat	268	68%	2.1 km E
Purana Thal · Thal	316	71%	2.4 km SW
Athkhet · Thal	4	100%	3.2 km NE
Athkhet · Didihat	—	—	3.2 km NE

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Key facts — Amtar

LGD code: 49684
Pincode: 262552
Post office: Thal (Pithoragarh)
Population (Census 2011): 127
Population (projected 2026): 150
Households: 32
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1153
Literacy rate: 62.2%
Coordinates: 29.81009°N, 80.13202°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kapkote
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Suresh Gariya
Block / Mandal: Thal

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

Amtar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

127

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Population · 2026

150

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: 127Census 2011
Households: 32Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1153 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1502026 proj. · +18.1% vs 2011
Est. households: 382026 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 Amtar

Mandal centre

Thal · ≈ 17 km

≈ 34 min by car · 41 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pithoragarh · ≈ 34 km

≈ 1 h 9 min by car · 1 h 22 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun210 kmcapital
Delhi313 km
Kolkata1149 km
Hyderabad1392 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital Muwani7 km
ATM / bankPunjab National Bank35 km
Petrol pumpHP fuel pump30 km
CollegeGovernment Degree College, Kanda23 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Amtar

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

🛕SHIV MANDIRTemple1.8 km ↗

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Lead story

September 2026

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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

Reported by The News Mill.

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Sep

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village

Reported by Livemint.

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Day after Diwali; worship of Govardhan hill and cattle.

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News from Pithoragarh & Uttarakhand

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy
The Times of Indiayesterday
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
Livemintyesterday
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
Hindustan Timesyesterday
CJP questions closure of 826 Uttarakhand schools, gives government 10-day ultimatum
The New Indian Expressyesterday

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People often ask about Amtar

What is the pincode of Amtar?

The pincode of Amtar, Thal tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand is 262552. The post office is Thal (Pithoragarh).

Which post office delivers to Amtar?

Mail for Amtar is delivered through Thal (Pithoragarh) post office, pincode 262552, in Thal tehsil, Pithoragarh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Amtar located?

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

What is the population of Amtar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Amtar village has a population of 127 across 32 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Amtar in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Amtar in?

Amtar falls under the Kapkote assembly constituency (AC #46) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Amtar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Amtar village is 62.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Amtar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Amtar village is 1153 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Amtar?

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

Amtar is approximately 34 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 Amtar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Amtar village is 49684.

How big is Amtar compared to other villages in Thal tehsil?

Amtar ranks 43 of 103 villages in Thal tehsil by Census 2011 population (127 residents).

How far is Amtar from Dehradun?

Amtar is about 210 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 273 km.

How far is Amtar from Delhi?

Amtar is about 313 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 407 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Amtar?

Government Hospital Muwani is the nearest hospital or health centre to Amtar, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Amtar?

Punjab National Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Amtar, about 35 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 45 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Amtar?

HP fuel pump is the nearest petrol pump to Amtar, about 30 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 39 km.

Who is the MLA of Amtar?

Amtar falls under Kapkote assembly constituency (AC 46). The sitting MLA is Suresh Gariya (BJP).

Who is the MP for Amtar?

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

What is the population of Amtar in 2026?

Amtar is estimated at 150 people in 2026, up about 18% from 127 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Amtar in?

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