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Pithoragarh

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Area · — km²
Population · 4,83,439
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Pithoragarh — district of Uttarakhand

Pithoragarh is a district in Uttarakhand. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Pithoragarh

Gateway to Kumaon region; known for scenic Himalayan landscapes and adventure tourism.

District HQ
Pithoragarh

Must-visit places in Pithoragarh

temple

Chandika Temple

Ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Chandika, an important pilgrimage site in Pithoragarh.

  • temple
    Dhwaj Temple

    Historic temple located at the confluence of Ramganga and Saryu rivers.

  • hill
    Thal Kedar

    Scenic hill station offering panoramic views of the Kumaon Himalayas and surrounding valleys.

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Then & Now

Pithoragarh district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
4,13,653
Census 2011 baseline
+23.9%
Population · 2026
5,12,418
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
96,935
Census 2011 baseline
+17.6%
Households · 2026
1,14,022
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 · District aggregates · 1,748 villages

Pithoragarh district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
2,02,834Census 2011
Female population
2,10,819Census 2011
Sex ratio
1039 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
96,935Census 2011
SC population
1,09,505Census 2011
ST population
15,915Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
5,12,418+23.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,14,022RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
1,96,376Census 2011
Cultivators
86,569Census 2011
Agri labourers
2,125Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
87.0%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
68,149 / 69,19498% complete
SBM-G toilets
25,701Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Pithoragarh district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
29 of 1,748 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • Temple· 28
  • Hospital· 11
  • School· 4
  • Restaurant· 4
  • PHC· 3
  • Railway· 2
  • Shop· 2
  • Bus stop· 2
  • Monument· 2
  • Park· 1
  • ATM· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Pithoragarh district.

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All 13 mandals of Pithoragarh

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1748 villages · 686 GPs
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Quick answers

People often ask about Pithoragarh

How many mandals and villages are in Pithoragarh district?

Pithoragarh district has 13 mandals and 1,748 revenue villages across 686 gram panchayats in Uttarakhand.

Where is the headquarters of Pithoragarh district?

The district headquarters of Pithoragarh is —.

What is the pincode of Pithoragarh district?

Pithoragarh district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Pithoragarh may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Pithoragarh fall under?

Pithoragarh district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Pithoragarh district?

Pithoragarh district had a population of 4,83,439 per the 2011 Census, across 1,748 villages.

When was Pithoragarh district formed?

Pithoragarh district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Pithoragarh district?

Major rivers in Pithoragarh district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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