Nirai Village
Nirai is a revenue village in Jainti tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand. It had a population of 245 in 48 households (Census 2011).
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245 souls. 48 homes.
Jainti tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand.
Nirai today
- Paddy(Common)₹2,441Tanakpur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Banana₹2,100Tanakpur APMC · 6 Nov 2026
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Nirai at a glance
Nirai is a mid-sized village of Jainti tehsil: 245 people in 48 households (Census 2011), 30th of its 68 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 70.0%, below Almora district's 78.9% (Jainti tehsil: 73.9%), while the sex ratio was 1,149 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 1,177. It falls under Nirai gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 263626. The village covers 98 hectares — about 0.98 km², or roughly 251 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Jageshwar 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
- Lamgara Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 2 self-help groups with 10 members (2023-24) 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
Nirai is in the Nirai gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Nirai compares
By population, Nirai ranks #30 of 68 inhabited villages in Jainti 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 Nirai ranks
| Ranked by | Nirai | In Almora district | In Uttarakhand | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 245 | 800 of 2,184 (tied) | 6,752 of 15,746 (tied)above 57% | 177 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 48 | 930 of 2,184 (tied) | 7,307 of 15,746 (tied)above 53% | 40 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 70.0% | 1,806 of 2,184 (tied) | 12,882 of 15,746 (tied)above 18% | 78.2% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,149 per 1,000 males | 1,319 of 2,170 (tied) | 5,984 of 15,625 (tied)above 62% | 1,217 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.10 per household | 386 of 2,184 (tied) | 4,308 of 15,746 (tied)above 72% | 4.43 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 251.2 per km² | 907 of 2,173 (tied) | 7,983 of 15,688 (tied)above 49% | 222.2 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 36.3% | 1,899 of 2,184 (tied) | 12,116 of 15,746 (tied)above 23% | 50.3% |
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 Nirai
In Almora district
- Bheta BaroliDhyari, Almora273 people · 71.2% literate · 1,167 per 1,000 · 4.88 per householdCompare →
- SagarBhanoli, Almora231 people · 71.6% literate · 1,119 per 1,000 · 5.02 per householdCompare →
- KalsimaAlmora, Almora220 people · 74.6% literate · 1,157 per 1,000 · 4.89 per householdCompare →
- KwiteDhaulchhina, Almora313 people · 69.0% literate · 1,144 per 1,000 · 4.82 per householdCompare →
- GailakotLamgada, Almora250 people · 72.9% literate · 1,119 per 1,000 · 4.90 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Uttarakhand
- Bheti Diyar KholiDhari, Nainital219 people · 67.9% literate · 1,168 per 1,000 · 5.09 per householdCompare →
- LamkotiPuraula, Uttarkashi260 people · 67.3% literate · 1,167 per 1,000 · 5.00 per householdCompare →
- BigrariRajgarhi, Uttarkashi319 people · 68.9% literate · 1,155 per 1,000 · 5.06 per householdCompare →
- BadolaKirtinagar, Tehri Garhwal259 people · 71.1% literate · 1,140 per 1,000 · 5.40 per householdCompare →
- Baidu MaharTejam, Pithoragarh191 people · 71.5% literate · 1,170 per 1,000 · 5.03 per householdCompare →
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What Nirai 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 Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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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
- 245Census 2011
- Male / female
- 114 / 131
- Households
- 48
- People per home
- 5.1
- Literacy rate
- 70.0%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 89
- Work participation
- 36.3%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 →
Nirai on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Nirai. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Nirai · 29.4814° N, 79.8244° 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.
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Nirai
- 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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Essential services & places near Nirai
Nirai isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Jainti tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices471 in Almora district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics136 in Almora district
Schools & anganwadis3 in Almora district
Colleges & universities3 in Almora district
Government offices3 in Almora district
Temples39 in Almora district
Other places of worship2 in Almora district
Transport10 in Almora district
Community places4 in Almora district
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People often ask about Nirai
Where is Nirai located?
Nirai is a village in Jainti tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Nirai in?
Nirai is in Almora district of Uttarakhand.
Which gram panchayat does Nirai belong to?
Nirai comes under the Nirai gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Nirai?
The pincode of Nirai, Jainti, Almora is 263626.
What is the population of Nirai?
As per the 2011 Census, Nirai had a population of 245 (114 males and 131 females).
How many households are there in Nirai?
Nirai had 48 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Nirai?
Nirai covers about 98 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Nirai?
The literacy rate of Nirai was 70.0% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Nirai?
Nirai had 1,149 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Nirai in?
Nirai is in the Almora Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Nirai?
Ajay Tamta (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Almora Lok Sabha seat, which includes Nirai, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Nirai in?
Nirai is in the Jageshwar assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Nirai?
Mohan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Jageshwar assembly seat, which includes Nirai, in 2022.
Which development block is Nirai in?
Nirai is in the Lamgara development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Nirai?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Nirai is 53459 and its Census 2011 village code is 53459.
Which villages are near Nirai?
Villages near Nirai include Lwali (within ~8 km), Bach Kande (within ~8 km), Chaukuna (within ~8 km), Seal (within ~8 km), Damaria (within ~8 km).
What is the population of Nirai in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Nirai's Census 2011 population of 245 by Uttarakhand's official RGI projection (+18.9% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 290 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Nirai?
The sarpanch of Nirai 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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What do you need to find near Nirai?
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Each opens a page of the nearest places from our directory (OpenStreetMap, RBI, India Post), with straight-line distances.
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.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
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District climate page →No market in Almora district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Tanakpur APMC, Champawat district — about 30 km away, straight-line.
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 Nirai's shops. Best mandi price near Nirai →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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