Sobala Village
Sobala is a revenue village in Dharchula tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It had a population of 189 in 40 households (Census 2011).
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189 souls. 40 homes.
Dharchula tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
Sobala today
- Paddy(Common)₹2,441Tanakpur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Banana₹2,100Tanakpur APMC · 6 Nov 2026
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Sobala at a glance
A small village by the standards of Dharchula tehsil, Sobala ranked 51st of 65 by population, with 189 people in 40 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 65.8%, below Pithoragarh district's 80.6% (Dharchula tehsil: 78.5%), while the sex ratio was 969 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 1,039. It falls under New gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 262545. The village covers 207 hectares — about 2.1 km², or roughly 91 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Dharchula 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
- Dharchula Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 8 self-help groups with 41 members (2018-19) 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
Sobala is in the New gram panchayat.
Other villages in New
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Sobala compares
By population, Sobala ranks #51 of 65 inhabited villages in Dharchula 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 Sobala ranks
| Ranked by | Sobala | In Pithoragarh district | In Uttarakhand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 189 | 647 of 1,572 (tied) | 8,210 of 15,746 (tied)above 48% |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 40 | 711 of 1,572 (tied) | 8,318 of 15,746 (tied)above 46% |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 65.8% | 1,486 of 1,572 | 14,135 of 15,746above 10% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 969 per 1,000 males | 1,173 of 1,563 (tied) | 10,805 of 15,625 (tied)above 31% |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.73 per household | 303 of 1,572 (tied) | 6,618 of 15,746 (tied)above 58% |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 91.2 per km² | 1,232 of 1,572 | 13,495 of 15,688 (tied)above 14% |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 56.1% | 448 of 1,572 (tied) | 3,664 of 15,746 (tied)above 77% |
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 Sobala
In Pithoragarh district
- Majtham/Payya R.F.Dharchula, Pithoragarh205 people · 63.3% literate · 971 per 1,000 · 4.46 per householdCompare →
- QuiriMunsiari, Pithoragarh156 people · 69.8% literate · 1,000 per 1,000 · 4.73 per householdCompare →
- BagsilPithoragarh, Pithoragarh176 people · 68.4% literate · 978 per 1,000 · 4.29 per householdCompare →
- KandaGangolihat, Pithoragarh264 people · 72.7% literate · 956 per 1,000 · 4.89 per householdCompare →
- KimtaGangolihat, Pithoragarh198 people · 74.1% literate · 941 per 1,000 · 4.71 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Uttarakhand
- Jiyal dandaDevprayag, Tehri Garhwal188 people · 67.7% literate · 1,000 per 1,000 · 4.70 per householdCompare →
- GauraJaspur, Udham Singh Nagar218 people · 64.1% literate · 946 per 1,000 · 4.54 per householdCompare →
- Jaspur ChamariaLaldhang, Haridwar154 people · 67.4% literate · 949 per 1,000 · 4.53 per householdCompare →
- DhundadaPuraula, Uttarkashi243 people · 67.6% literate · 976 per 1,000 · 4.96 per householdCompare →
- BelgarhRamnagar, Nainital170 people · 69.2% literate · 977 per 1,000 · 5.00 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 Sobala 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
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
- 189Census 2011
- Male / female
- 96 / 93
- Households
- 40
- People per home
- 4.7
- Literacy rate
- 65.8%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 106
- Work participation
- 56.1%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 →
Sobala 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 Sobala. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Sobala · 30.1480° N, 80.5790° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 11 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. 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 Sobala
- 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 Sobala
Sobala isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Dharchula tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices414 in Pithoragarh district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics111 in Pithoragarh district
Primary / community health centre
Dar
Primary / community health centre
Nagling
Primary / community health centre
Rung
Schools & anganwadis7 in Pithoragarh district
Colleges & universities1 in Pithoragarh district
Police & fire stations1 in Pithoragarh district
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Pithoragarh district
Government offices3 in Pithoragarh district
Temples23 in Pithoragarh district
Other places of worship2 in Pithoragarh district
Transport5 in Pithoragarh district
Community places5 in Pithoragarh district
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People often ask about Sobala
Where is Sobala located?
Sobala is a village in Dharchula tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Sobala in?
Sobala is in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.
Which gram panchayat does Sobala belong to?
Sobala comes under the New gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Sobala?
The pincode of Sobala, Dharchula, Pithoragarh is 262545.
What is the population of Sobala?
As per the 2011 Census, Sobala had a population of 189 (96 males and 93 females).
How many households are there in Sobala?
Sobala had 40 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Sobala?
Sobala covers about 207 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Sobala?
The literacy rate of Sobala was 65.8% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Sobala?
Sobala had 969 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sobala in?
Sobala is in the Almora Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Sobala?
Ajay Tamta (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Almora Lok Sabha seat, which includes Sobala, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Sobala in?
Sobala is in the Dharchula assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Sobala?
Harish Singh Dhami (Indian National Congress) won the Dharchula assembly seat, which includes Sobala, in 2022.
Which development block is Sobala in?
Sobala is in the Dharchula development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Sobala?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sobala is 49114 and its Census 2011 village code is 49114.
Which villages are near Sobala?
Villages near Sobala include Sela (within ~15 km), Chal (within ~15 km), Nagling (within ~15 km), Baling (within ~15 km), Dar (within ~15 km).
What is the population of Sobala in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Sobala's Census 2011 population of 189 by Uttarakhand's official RGI projection (+18.9% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 220 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Sobala?
The sarpanch of Sobala 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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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.
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District climate page →No market in Pithoragarh district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Tanakpur APMC, Champawat district — about 106 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 Sobala's shops. Best mandi price near Sobala →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
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