Baltir village, Thal tehsil | Pincode 262552

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neema devi

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LGD code: 49234
Pincode: 262552
Post office: Thal (Pithoragarh)
Population: 551
Households: 133
Literacy rate: 72.4%
Sex ratio: 1178 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 90
Distance to district centre: 34 km
Distance to mandal centre: 18 km
Distance to Dehradun: 211 km
Distance to Delhi: 315 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital Muwani · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Baltir compares

By population, Baltir ranks #5 of 103 villages in Thal mandal.

Literacy rate

72.4%

+2.0% vs mandal average

Baltir: 72.4%
Thal mandal: 70.4%
Pithoragarh district: 71.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,178

+97 vs mandal average

Baltir: 1,178
Thal mandal: 1,081

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.1 vs mandal average

Baltir: 4.1
Thal mandal: 4.2

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

Baltir at a glance

Baltir is a village of 551 people in 133 households (Census 2011) in Thal tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, the 5th-largest of 103 villages in Thal tehsil. Literacy is 72%, 2 points above the tehsil average of 70% and the sex ratio is 1,178 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 49234. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital Muwani, 8 km away. The sarpanch is neema devi , and the village votes in Kapkote assembly constituency, represented by MLA Suresh Gariya. The population is estimated at 650 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Baltir · this village	551	72%	—
Dhingtar · Didihat	268	68%	1.3 km SE
Athkhet · Didihat	—	—	1.6 km N
Athkhet · Thal	4	100%	1.6 km N
Amtar · Thal	127	62%	1.7 km SW
Topra · Purwa	2,065	57%	2 km N
Topra · Saharanpur	0	—	2 km N

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Key facts — Baltir

LGD code: 49234
Pincode: 262552
Post office: Thal (Pithoragarh)
Population (Census 2011): 551
Population (projected 2026): 650
Households: 133
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1178
Literacy rate: 72.4%
Coordinates: 29.82107°N, 80.14453°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kapkote
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Suresh Gariya
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: neema devi
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

Baltir — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

551

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

650

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

133

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

157

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: 551Census 2011
Households: 133Census 2011
Literacy rate: 72.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1178 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6502026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 1572026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places in Baltir

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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SHIV MANDIR
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Getting there

How to reach Baltir

Mandal centre

Thal · ≈ 18 km

≈ 36 min by car · 43 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pithoragarh · ≈ 34 km

≈ 1 h 10 min by car · 1 h 23 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun211 kmcapital
Delhi315 km
Kolkata1149 km
Hyderabad1393 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital Muwani8 km
ATM / bankPunjab National Bank36 km
Petrol pumpHP fuel pump29 km
CollegeGovernment Degree College, Kanda24 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Baltir

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

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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

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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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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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Quarterly Gram Sabha meeting; convened on the last Saturday of the quarter per P

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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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People often ask about Baltir

What is the pincode of Baltir?

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

Which post office delivers to Baltir?

Mail for Baltir 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 Baltir located?

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

What is the population of Baltir as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Baltir village has a population of 551 across 133 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Baltir?

The current sarpanch of Baltir gram panchayat is neema devi .

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Baltir in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Baltir in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Baltir?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Baltir village is 72.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Baltir?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Baltir village is 1178 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Baltir?

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

Baltir 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 Baltir?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Baltir village is 49234.

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

Baltir ranks 5 of 103 villages in Thal tehsil by Census 2011 population (551 residents).

How far is Baltir from Dehradun?

Baltir is about 211 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 274 km.

How far is Baltir from Delhi?

Baltir is about 315 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 409 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Baltir?

Government Hospital Muwani is the nearest hospital or health centre to Baltir, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Baltir?

Punjab National Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Baltir, about 36 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 47 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Baltir?

HP fuel pump is the nearest petrol pump to Baltir, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 37 km.

Who is the MLA of Baltir?

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

Who is the MP for Baltir?

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

What is the population of Baltir in 2026?

Baltir is estimated at 650 people in 2026, up about 18% from 551 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Baltir in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Baltir in Pithoragarh district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Baltir?

neema devi is the sarpanch of Baltir gram panchayat, Thal tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Thal tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)