Masmoli village, Thal tehsil | Pincode 262572

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

MUKESH JOSHI

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LGD code: 49249
Pincode: 262572
Population: 185
Households: 48
Literacy rate: 72.4%
Sex ratio: 1229 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 49
Distance to district centre: 16 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Dehradun: 192 km
Distance to Delhi: 303 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Jalmani · 1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Masmoli compares

By population, Masmoli ranks #23 of 103 villages in Thal mandal.

Literacy rate

72.4%

+2.0% vs mandal average

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

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,229

+148 vs mandal average

Masmoli: 1,229
Thal mandal: 1,081

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.3 vs mandal average

Masmoli: 3.9
Thal mandal: 4.2

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

Masmoli at a glance

Masmoli is a village of 185 people in 48 households (Census 2011) in Thal tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, the 23rd-largest of 103 villages in Thal tehsil. Literacy is 72%, 2 points above the tehsil average of 70% and the sex ratio is 1,229 women per 1,000 men. It lies 16 km from the Pithoragarh district centre, 55 km from Kafara, the nearest town (straight-line distances). The pincode is 262572; the LGD village code is 49249. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Jalmani, 1 km away. The sarpanch is MUKESH JOSHI, and the village votes in Kapkote assembly constituency, represented by MLA Suresh Gariya. The population is estimated at 218 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Key facts — Masmoli

LGD code: 49249
Pincode: 262572
Population (Census 2011): 185
Population (projected 2026): 218
Households: 48
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1229
Literacy rate: 72.4%
Coordinates: 29.89061°N, 79.97139°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kapkote
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Suresh Gariya
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: MUKESH JOSHI
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

Masmoli — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

185

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

218

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: 185Census 2011
Households: 48Census 2011
Literacy rate: 72.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1229 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2182026 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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Getting there

How to reach Masmoli

Mandal centre

Thal · ≈ 3.4 km

≈ 7 min by car · 8 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pithoragarh · ≈ 16 km

≈ 33 min by car · 39 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,387 people

Kafara · ≈ 55 km

≈ 1 h 54 min by car · 2 h 15 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun192 kmcapital
Delhi303 km
Kolkata1167 km
Hyderabad1399 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Bus stopbageshwar bus station21 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Jalmani1 km
ATM / bankAlmora Urban Cooperative Bank Limited20 km
Petrol pumpHP fuel pump33 km
CollegeGovernment Degree College, Kanda11 km

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Uttarakhand school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy

Reported by The Times of India.

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy

Reported by The News Mill.

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News from Pithoragarh & Uttarakhand

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Uttarakhand, where Ganga and Yamuna originate, runs short of river water; state power grid announces power
The Economic Timesyesterday
From school graduate to water scientist: Reviving mountain springs in Uttarakhand
indiawaterportal.org2 days ago
Uttarakhand school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear
India Today3 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy
The Times of India5 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy
The News Mill5 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village
Livemint5 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Masmoli

What is the pincode of Masmoli?

The pincode of Masmoli, Thal tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand is 262572.

In which district is Masmoli located?

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

What is the population of Masmoli as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Masmoli village has a population of 185 across 48 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Masmoli?

The current sarpanch of Masmoli gram panchayat is MUKESH JOSHI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Masmoli in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Masmoli in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Masmoli?

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

What is the sex ratio in Masmoli?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Masmoli village is 1229 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Masmoli?

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

Masmoli is approximately 16 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 Masmoli?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Masmoli village is 49249.

Which is the nearest town to Masmoli?

Kafara (population 11,387, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 55 km from Masmoli in a straight line.

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

Masmoli ranks 23 of 103 villages in Thal tehsil by Census 2011 population (185 residents).

How far is Masmoli from Dehradun?

Masmoli is about 192 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 250 km.

How far is Masmoli from Delhi?

Masmoli is about 303 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 394 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Masmoli?

bageshwar bus station is the nearest bus stop to Masmoli, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Masmoli?

Government Hospital, Jalmani is the nearest hospital or health centre to Masmoli, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Masmoli?

Almora Urban Cooperative Bank Limited is the nearest ATM or bank to Masmoli, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Masmoli?

HP fuel pump is the nearest petrol pump to Masmoli, about 33 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 42 km.

Who is the MLA of Masmoli?

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

Who is the MP for Masmoli?

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

What is the population of Masmoli in 2026?

Masmoli is estimated at 218 people in 2026, up about 18% from 185 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Masmoli in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Masmoli?

MUKESH JOSHI is the sarpanch of Masmoli 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)