Balgari village, Thal tehsil | Pincode 262552

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LGD code: 49686
Pincode: 262552
Post office: Thal (Pithoragarh)
Population: 48
Households: 16
Literacy rate: 83.3%
Sex ratio: 920 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 24
Distance to district centre: 43 km
Distance to mandal centre: 27 km
Distance to Dehradun: 220 km
Distance to Delhi: 322 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Askote · 10 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Balgari compares

By population, Balgari ranks #76 of 103 villages in Thal mandal.

Literacy rate

83.3%

+12.9% vs mandal average

Balgari83.3%

Thal mandal70.4%

Pithoragarh district71.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

920

−161 vs mandal average

Balgari920

Thal mandal1,081

Household size

people per home

3.0

−1.2 vs mandal average

Balgari3.0

Thal mandal4.2

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

Balgari at a glance

Balgari is a village of 48 people in 16 households (Census 2011) in Thal tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, the 76th-largest of 103 villages in Thal tehsil. Literacy is 83%, 13 points above the tehsil average of 70% and the sex ratio is 920 women per 1,000 men. It lies 43 km from the Pithoragarh district centre (straight-line distances). The pincode is 262552, served by Thal (Pithoragarh) post office; the LGD village code is 49686. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Askote, 10 km away. The village votes in Kapkote assembly constituency, represented by MLA Suresh Gariya. The population is estimated at 57 in 2026, up 19% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Balgari · this village	48	83%	—
Balgari · Didihat	—	—	0 km N
Lohargaon · Didihat	171	59%	0.8 km SE
Lohargaon · Sult	34	79%	0.8 km SE
Ankot · Didihat	74	64%	1.1 km SE
Thula Gaon · Didihat	200	61%	4.1 km S
Bora Bunga · Didihat	498	69%	4.1 km SW

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Key facts — Balgari

LGD code: 49686
Pincode: 262552
Post office: Thal (Pithoragarh)
Population (Census 2011): 48
Population (projected 2026): 57
Households: 16
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 920
Literacy rate: 83.3%
Coordinates: 29.79771°N, 80.23706°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

Balgari — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.8%

Population · 2026

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: 48Census 2011
Households: 16Census 2011
Literacy rate: 83.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 920 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 572026 proj. · +18.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 192026 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 in Balgari

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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Sirakot Temple
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Getting there

How to reach Balgari

Mandal centre

Thal · ≈ 27 km

≈ 55 min by car · 1 h 5 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pithoragarh · ≈ 43 km

≈ 1 h 29 min by car · 1 h 46 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun220 kmcapital
Delhi322 km
Kolkata1141 km
Hyderabad1392 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Bus stopPithoragarh Bus Station24 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Askote10 km
ATM / bankNMB MICROFINANCE BITTIYA SANSTHA LIMITITED29 km
Petrol pumpHP fuel pump30 km
CollegeGovernment Degree College, Kanda33 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Balgari

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

🛕Sirakot TempleTemple2.1 km ↗

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September 2026

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Schools in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh to remain shut tomorrow amid heavy rainfall

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News from Pithoragarh & Uttarakhand

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Schools in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh to remain shut tomorrow amid heavy rainfall
PithoragarhIndia Today4 days ago
Ancestral home of '62 war hero in Uttarakhand to be made museum
The Times of Indiayesterday
Uttarakhand REAP project bags SKOCH Gold Award
Garhwal Postyesterday
Programme on Horticulture and Natural Farming for Uttarakhand Farmers
cityairnews.com3 days ago
Man Kills Sister, Neighbour Over Suspicion Of Love Affair In Uttarakhand's Roorkee
ETV Bharat3 days ago
Former CM Harish Rawat appears before ED in 2016 Uttarakhand recruitment exam case
The New Indian Express3 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Balgari

What is the pincode of Balgari?

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

Which post office delivers to Balgari?

Mail for Balgari 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 Balgari located?

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

What is the population of Balgari as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balgari village has a population of 48 across 16 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balgari in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balgari in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Balgari?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balgari village is 83.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Balgari?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balgari village is 920 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balgari?

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

Balgari 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 Balgari?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balgari village is 49686.

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

Balgari ranks 76 of 103 villages in Thal tehsil by Census 2011 population (48 residents).

How far is Balgari from Dehradun?

Balgari is about 220 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 286 km.

How far is Balgari from Delhi?

Balgari is about 322 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 419 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Balgari?

Pithoragarh Bus Station is the nearest bus stop to Balgari, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Balgari?

Government Hospital, Askote is the nearest hospital or health centre to Balgari, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Balgari?

NMB MICROFINANCE BITTIYA SANSTHA LIMITITED is the nearest ATM or bank to Balgari, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 37 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Balgari?

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

Who is the MLA of Balgari?

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

Who is the MP for Balgari?

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

What is the population of Balgari in 2026?

Balgari 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 Balgari in?

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

Balgari at a glance

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Key facts — Balgari

Population, education, health & sanitation

Balgari — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Balgari on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Religion

How to reach Balgari

Temples & shrines near Balgari

Villages sharing pincode 262552

Other villages named Balgari

Latest posts

Schools in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh to remain shut tomorrow amid heavy rainfall

Notable persons of Balgari

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Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Karva Chauth

Dhanteras

Diwali (Deepavali)

Govardhan Puja

Uttarakhand Foundation Day

Bhai Dooj

Children's Day

News from Pithoragarh & Uttarakhand

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People often ask about Balgari

What is the pincode of Balgari?

Which post office delivers to Balgari?

In which district is Balgari located?

What is the population of Balgari as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balgari in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balgari in?

What is the literacy rate in Balgari?

What is the sex ratio in Balgari?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balgari?

How far is Balgari from Pithoragarh district centre?

What is the LGD code of Balgari?

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

How far is Balgari from Dehradun?

How far is Balgari from Delhi?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Balgari?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Balgari?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Balgari?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Balgari?

Who is the MLA of Balgari?

Who is the MP for Balgari?

What is the population of Balgari in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Balgari in?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Balgari — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Balgari on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Religion

Latest posts

Schools in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh to remain shut tomorrow amid heavy rainfall

Notable persons of Balgari

Open jobs in Balgari

Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Karva Chauth

Dhanteras