Punoli village, Thal tehsil | Pincode 262552

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LGD code: 49692
Pincode: 262552
Post office: Thal (Pithoragarh)
Population: 15
Households: 4
Literacy rate: 80%
Sex ratio: 2750 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 6
Distance to district centre: 57 km
Distance to mandal centre: 61 km
Distance to Dehradun: 161 km
Distance to Delhi: 242 km
Nearest railway station: Kathgodam · 33 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Govind Singh Nehra Government Hospital · 11 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Punoli compares

By population, Punoli ranks #97 of 103 villages in Thal mandal.

Literacy rate

80.0%

+9.6% vs mandal average

Punoli: 80.0%
Thal mandal: 70.4%
Pithoragarh district: 71.5%

Household size

people per home

3.8

−0.4 vs mandal average

Punoli: 3.8
Thal mandal: 4.2

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

Punoli at a glance

Punoli is a village of 15 people in 4 households (Census 2011) in Thal tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, the 97th-largest of 103 villages in Thal tehsil. Literacy is 80%, 10 points above the tehsil average of 70% and the sex ratio is 2,750 women per 1,000 men. It lies 57 km from the Pithoragarh district centre, 19 km from Kafara, the nearest town, 33 km from Kathgodam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 262552, served by Thal (Pithoragarh) post office; the LGD village code is 49692. The nearest hospital or health centre is Govind Singh Nehra Government Hospital, 11 km away. The village votes in Kapkote assembly constituency, represented by MLA Suresh Gariya. The population is estimated at 18 in 2026, up 20% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Punoli · this village	15	80%	—
Punoli · Ranikhet	92	63%	0 km N
Punoli · Pati	418	74%	0 km N
Punoli · Bhanoli	26	62%	0 km N
Punoli · Bhanoli	181	63%	0 km N
Ruma · Ranikhet	0	—	2.3 km NE
Ruma · Kanpur	—	—	2.3 km NE

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Key facts — Punoli

LGD code: 49692
Pincode: 262552
Post office: Thal (Pithoragarh)
Population (Census 2011): 15
Population (projected 2026): 18
Households: 4
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 2750
Literacy rate: 80.0%
Coordinates: 29.54895°N, 79.45448°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

Punoli — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+20.0%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+25.0%

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: 15Census 2011
Households: 4Census 2011
Literacy rate: 80.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: —*Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 182026 proj. · +20% vs 2011
Est. households: 52026 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 Punoli

Mandal centre

Thal · ≈ 61 km

≈ 2 h 4 min by car · 2 h 28 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pithoragarh · ≈ 57 km

≈ 1 h 58 min by car · 2 h 20 min by bike

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Nearest town · 11,387 people

Kafara · ≈ 19 km

≈ 39 min by car · 46 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun161 kmcapital
Delhi242 km
Kolkata1180 km
Mumbai1341 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKathgodam33 km
Bus stopRoadways Bus Depot11 km
Hospital / PHCGovind Singh Nehra Government Hospital11 km
ATM / bankBank of Baroda19 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum11 km
CollegeKumaun University (Admin Block)18 km
Police stationMallital Police Station17 km

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September 2026

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

Reported by India Today.

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Sep

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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 school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear
India Todayyesterday
Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy
The Times of India3 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy
The News Mill3 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village
Livemint3 days ago
Strong M-PACS can strengthen villages and contribute to Uttarakhand’s rural economy: CM Dhami | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times3 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in Chhachhani dance during visit to Bamni village | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times3 days ago

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What is the pincode of Punoli?

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

Which post office delivers to Punoli?

Mail for Punoli 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 Punoli located?

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

What is the population of Punoli as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Punoli village has a population of 15 across 4 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Punoli in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Punoli in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Punoli?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Punoli village is 80.0%.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Punoli?

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

Punoli is approximately 57 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 Punoli?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Punoli village is 49692.

Which is the nearest town to Punoli?

Kafara (population 11,387, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 19 km from Punoli in a straight line.

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

Punoli ranks 97 of 103 villages in Thal tehsil by Census 2011 population (15 residents).

How far is Punoli from Dehradun?

Punoli is about 161 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 210 km.

How far is Punoli from Delhi?

Punoli is about 242 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 314 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Punoli?

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Punoli, about 33 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 42 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Punoli?

Roadways Bus Depot is the nearest bus stop to Punoli, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Punoli?

Govind Singh Nehra Government Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Punoli, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Punoli?

Bank of Baroda is the nearest ATM or bank to Punoli, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Punoli?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Punoli, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Who is the MLA of Punoli?

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

Who is the MP for Punoli?

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

What is the population of Punoli in 2026?

Punoli is estimated at 18 people in 2026, up about 20% from 15 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Punoli in?

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