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LGD code: 48842
Pincode: 262554
Population: 135
Households: 110
Literacy rate: 96.3%
Sex ratio: 144 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 134

Census 2011 · in context

How Meelam compares

By population, Meelam ranks #46 of 111 villages in Munsiari mandal.

Literacy rate

96.3%

+30.3% vs mandal average

Meelam: 96.3%
Munsiari mandal: 66.0%
Pithoragarh district: 71.5%

Household size

people per home

1.2

−2.9 vs mandal average

Meelam: 1.2
Munsiari mandal: 4.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Meelam

LGD code: 48842
Pincode: 262554
Population (Census 2011): 135
Population (projected 2026): 159
Households: 110
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 144
Literacy rate: 96.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dharchula
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Harish Singh Dhami
Block / Mandal: Munsiari

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Pithoragarh district level

Then & Now

Meelam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

135

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

159

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

110

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Households · 2026

130

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

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 135Census 2011
Households: 110Census 2011
Literacy rate: 96.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: —*Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1592026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 130

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 87.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Pithoragarh district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Pithoragarh district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Pithoragarh district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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What is the pincode of Meelam?

The pincode of Meelam, Munsiari mandal, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand is 262554.

In which district is Meelam located?

Meelam is a village in Munsiari mandal of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Meelam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Meelam village has a population of 135 across 110 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Meelam in?

Meelam falls under the Almora Lok Sabha constituency (PC #3) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Meelam in?

Meelam falls under the Dharchula assembly constituency (AC #42) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Meelam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Meelam village is 96.3%.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Meelam?

12 schemes currently match residents of Meelam, including Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana (Uttarakhand), Vidhwa Pension Yojana (Uttarakhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Meelam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Meelam village is 48842.

How big is Meelam compared to other villages in Munsiari mandal?

Meelam ranks 46 of 111 villages in Munsiari mandal by Census 2011 population (135 residents).

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How Meelam compares

Key facts — Meelam

Population, education, health & sanitation

Meelam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Meelam on the map

Latest posts

Uttarakhand: Citizens Can Access Corruption Case Details Against IAS Officers Under RTI

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What is the pincode of Meelam?

In which district is Meelam located?

What is the population of Meelam as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Meelam in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Meelam in?

What is the literacy rate in Meelam?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Meelam?

What is the LGD code of Meelam?

How big is Meelam compared to other villages in Munsiari mandal?

Meelam on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Meelam

What is the pincode of Meelam?

In which district is Meelam located?

What is the population of Meelam as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Meelam in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Meelam in?

What is the literacy rate in Meelam?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Meelam?

What is the LGD code of Meelam?

How big is Meelam compared to other villages in Munsiari mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Meelam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Uttarakhand: Citizens Can Access Corruption Case Details Against IAS Officers Under RTI

CM Dhami Interacts With Livestock, Dairy And Fish Farmers In Uttarakhand | OTV

Uttarakhand Govt Plans Major Transformation of Badrinath Dham into ‘Spiritual Smart Hill Town’

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