Rayal Village
Rayal is a revenue village in Manch tehsil, Champawat district, Uttarakhand. It had a population of 157 in 32 households (Census 2011).
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157 souls. 32 homes.
Manch tehsil, Champawat district, Uttarakhand.
Rayal today
- Paddy(Common)₹2,441Tanakpur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Banana₹2,100Tanakpur APMC · 6 Nov 2026
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Rayal at a glance
Rayal is a mid-sized village of Manch tehsil: 157 people in 32 households (Census 2011), 22nd of its 45 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 50.8%, below Champawat district's 79.3% (Manch tehsil: 67.6%), while the sex ratio was 1,379 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 997. It falls under Polap gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 262523. The village covers 245 hectares — about 2.5 km², or roughly 64 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Champawat assembly constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Champawat Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- not reported for 2025-26 Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Rayal is in the Polap gram panchayat.
Other villages in Polap
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Rayal compares
By population, Rayal ranks #22 of 45 inhabited villages in Manch tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Rayal ranks
| Ranked by | Rayal | In Champawat district | In Uttarakhand | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 157 | 388 of 662 (tied) | 9,162 of 15,746 (tied)above 42% | 194 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 32 | 368 of 662 (tied) | 9,526 of 15,746 (tied)above 38% | 39 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 50.8% | 656 of 662 | 15,465 of 15,746above 2% | 78.8% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,379 per 1,000 males | 35 of 651 | 2,277 of 15,625 (tied)above 85% | 1,000 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.91 per household | 344 of 662 (tied) | 5,433 of 15,746 (tied)above 65% | 4.95 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 64.0 per km² | 577 of 656 | 14,350 of 15,688 (tied)above 9% | 191.3 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 49.7% | 205 of 662 (tied) | 6,734 of 15,746 (tied)above 57% | 44.4% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Rayal
In Champawat district
- JamarsawnPulla Gumdesh, Champawat189 people · 58.0% literate · 1,392 per 1,000 · 4.40 per householdCompare →
- Chaura ShahBarakot, Champawat83 people · 59.4% literate · 1,371 per 1,000 · 5.53 per householdCompare →
- GurelePulla Gumdesh, Champawat236 people · 64.5% literate · 1,408 per 1,000 · 5.24 per householdCompare →
- PuniyalBarakot, Champawat273 people · 58.4% literate · 1,438 per 1,000 · 4.14 per householdCompare →
- AmoraManch, Champawat161 people · 70.2% literate · 1,333 per 1,000 · 4.88 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Uttarakhand
- KulagarGairsain, Chamoli225 people · 53.3% literate · 1,368 per 1,000 · 4.89 per householdCompare →
- Chakar GaonGhansali, Tehri Garhwal224 people · 57.5% literate · 1,383 per 1,000 · 4.77 per householdCompare →
- BheluntaGhansali, Tehri Garhwal128 people · 59.0% literate · 1,370 per 1,000 · 4.74 per householdCompare →
- BarmatiKapkot, Bageshwar126 people · 54.4% literate · 1,333 per 1,000 · 4.34 per householdCompare →
- JamoliSult, Almora98 people · 59.0% literate · 1,333 per 1,000 · 4.90 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Rayal had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
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Villages sharing pincode 262523
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Uttarakhand's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+18.9%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 157Census 2011
- Male / female
- 66 / 91
- Households
- 32
- People per home
- 4.9
- Literacy rate
- 50.8%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 78
- Work participation
- 49.7%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Rayal on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Rayal. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Rayal · 29.2431° N, 80.2753° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); TCPD Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data, Ashoka University.
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Rayal
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Essential services & places near Rayal
Rayal isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Manch tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices152 in Champawat district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics55 in Champawat district
Primary / community health centre
Tarkuli
Schools & anganwadis1 in Champawat district
Colleges & universities1 in Champawat district
Police & fire stations1 in Champawat district
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Champawat district
Temples15 in Champawat district
Mosques1 in Champawat district
Other places of worship1 in Champawat district
Transport8 in Champawat district
Community places4 in Champawat district
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People often ask about Rayal
Where is Rayal located?
Rayal is a village in Manch tehsil of Champawat district, Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Rayal in?
Rayal is in Champawat district of Uttarakhand.
Which gram panchayat does Rayal belong to?
Rayal comes under the Polap gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Rayal?
The pincode of Rayal, Manch, Champawat is 262523.
What is the population of Rayal?
As per the 2011 Census, Rayal had a population of 157 (66 males and 91 females).
How many households are there in Rayal?
Rayal had 32 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Rayal?
Rayal covers about 245 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Rayal?
The literacy rate of Rayal was 50.8% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Rayal?
Rayal had 1,379 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Rayal in?
Rayal is in the Almora Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Rayal?
Ajay Tamta (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Almora Lok Sabha seat, which includes Rayal, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Rayal in?
Rayal is in the Champawat assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Rayal?
Kailash Chandra Gahtori (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Champawat assembly seat, which includes Rayal, in 2022.
Which development block is Rayal in?
Rayal is in the Champawat development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Rayal?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Rayal is 53932 and its Census 2011 village code is 53932.
Which villages are near Rayal?
Villages near Rayal include Tarkuli (within ~15 km), Maduwa (within ~15 km), Salli (within ~15 km), Shukhi Dhang (about 18 km), Mudiyani (about 19 km).
What is the population of Rayal in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Rayal's Census 2011 population of 157 by Uttarakhand's official RGI projection (+18.9% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 185 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Rayal?
The sarpanch of Rayal has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Champawat district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy(Common) · Paddy | Tanakpur APMC | 2,441 | 2,441 | 2,441 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Banana | Tanakpur APMC | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Rayal's shops. Best mandi price near Rayal →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
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