Melta Village
Melta is a revenue village in Lamgada tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand. It had a population of 51 in 7 households (Census 2011).
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51 souls. 7 homes.
Lamgada tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand.
Melta today
- Apple₹6,000Haldwani APMC · 15 Nov 2026
- Banana₹1,000Haldwani APMC · 15 Nov 2026
- Bottle gourd₹1,000Haldwani APMC · 15 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Melta, Lamgada tehsil, Almora!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Melta
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Melta at a glance
A small village by the standards of Lamgada tehsil, Melta ranked 84th of 98 by population, with 51 people in 7 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 73.7%, below Almora district's 78.9% (Lamgada tehsil: 78.4%), while the sex ratio was 1,318 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 1,177. It falls under Bajethi gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 263625. The village covers 34 hectares — about 0.34 km², or roughly 149 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
Gram panchayat
Melta is in the Bajethi gram panchayat.
Other villages in Bajethi
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Melta compares
By population, Melta ranks #84 of 98 inhabited villages in Lamgada 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 Melta ranks
| Ranked by | Melta | In Almora district | In Uttarakhand | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 51 | 1,888 of 2,184 (tied) | 13,447 of 15,746 (tied)above 14% | 177 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 7 | 2,022 of 2,184 (tied) | 14,410 of 15,746 (tied)above 7% | 40 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 73.7% | 1,532 of 2,184 (tied) | 11,028 of 15,746 (tied)above 30% | 78.2% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,318 per 1,000 males | 751 of 2,170 (tied) | 3,023 of 15,625 (tied)above 81% | 1,217 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 7.29 per household | 12 of 2,184 | 439 of 15,746 (tied)above 97% | 4.43 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 148.6 per km² | 1,563 of 2,173 (tied) | 11,364 of 15,688 (tied)above 28% | 222.2 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 43.1% | 1,601 of 2,184 (tied) | 10,034 of 15,746 (tied)above 36% | 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 Melta
In Almora district
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- TulnaBhanoli, Almora36 people · 62.1% literate · 1,250 per 1,000 · 7.20 per householdCompare →
- Kanyal BakhalSyalde, Almora65 people · 84.8% literate · 1,321 per 1,000 · 6.50 per householdCompare →
- KothaSyalde, Almora60 people · 71.9% literate · 1,222 per 1,000 · 6.67 per householdCompare →
- MorgarhSult, Almora54 people · 74.5% literate · 1,348 per 1,000 · 6.00 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Uttarakhand
- Dhar GaonChakisain, Pauri Garhwal44 people · 70.3% literate · 1,316 per 1,000 · 7.33 per householdCompare →
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- SemahaKalsi, Dehradun64 people · 69.1% literate · 1,370 per 1,000 · 7.11 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 Melta had in Census 2011
- Primary school Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 263625
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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
- 51Census 2011
- Male / female
- 22 / 29
- Households
- 7
- People per home
- 7.3
- Literacy rate
- 73.7%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 22
- Work participation
- 43.1%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 →
Melta on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Melta. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Melta · 29.4842° N, 79.8164° 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 Melta
- 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 Melta
Melta isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Lamgada tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices471 in Almora district
Post office
Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics136 in Almora district
Primary / community health centre
Lamgara, Lamgara Block, Vill. Lamgara
Primary / community health centre
Bamanswal
Primary / community health centre
Chagethi
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 Melta
Where is Melta located?
Melta is a village in Lamgada tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Melta in?
Melta is in Almora district of Uttarakhand.
Which gram panchayat does Melta belong to?
Melta comes under the Bajethi gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Melta?
The pincode of Melta, Lamgada, Almora is 263625.
What is the population of Melta?
As per the 2011 Census, Melta had a population of 51 (22 males and 29 females).
How many households are there in Melta?
Melta had 7 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Melta?
Melta covers about 34 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Melta?
The literacy rate of Melta was 73.7% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Melta?
Melta had 1,318 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Melta in?
Melta is in the Almora Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Melta?
Ajay Tamta (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Almora Lok Sabha seat, which includes Melta, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Melta in?
Melta is in the Jageshwar assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Melta?
Mohan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Jageshwar assembly seat, which includes Melta, in 2022.
Which development block is Melta in?
Melta is in the Lamgara development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Melta?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Melta is 53191 and its Census 2011 village code is 53191.
Which villages are near Melta?
Villages near Melta include Lwali (within ~8 km), Bach Kande (within ~8 km), Bheta (within ~8 km), Khuni (within ~8 km), Basan (within ~8 km).
What is the population of Melta in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Melta's Census 2011 population of 51 by Uttarakhand's official RGI projection (+18.9% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 60 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Melta?
The sarpanch of Melta 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.
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: Haldwani APMC, Nainital district — about 33 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 15 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | Haldwani APMC | 4,000 | 8,000 | 6,000 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Banana | Haldwani APMC | 900 | 1,100 | 1,000 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Bottle gourd | Haldwani APMC | 800 | 1,200 | 1,000 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | Haldwani APMC | 1,000 | 1,400 | 1,200 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Capsicum | Haldwani APMC | 2,000 | 2,600 | 2,400 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) | Haldwani APMC | 1,200 | 2,000 | 1,500 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Onion | Haldwani APMC | 2,800 | 4,000 | 3,500 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Orange | Haldwani APMC | 2,500 | 3,500 | 3,000 | 15 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 Melta's shops. Best mandi price near Melta →
Official dataAgmarknet, 15 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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