Bhalya Village
Bhalya is a revenue village in Pithoragarh tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It had a population of 212 in 51 households (Census 2011).
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212 souls. 51 homes.
Pithoragarh tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
Bhalya today
- Paddy(Common)₹2,441Tanakpur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Banana₹2,100Tanakpur APMC · 6 Nov 2026
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Bhalya at a glance
Bhalya is a mid-sized village of Pithoragarh tehsil: 212 people in 51 households (Census 2011), 150th of its 324 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 79.2%, below Pithoragarh district's 80.6% (Pithoragarh tehsil: 84.4%), while the sex ratio was 910 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 1,039. It falls under Uper Tola gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 262529. The village covers 60 hectares — about 0.60 km², or roughly 356 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in 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
- Pithoragarh Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 5 self-help groups with 28 members (2022-23) 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
Bhalya is in the Uper Tola gram panchayat.
Other villages in Uper Tola
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Bhalya compares
By population, Bhalya ranks #150 of 324 inhabited villages in Pithoragarh 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 Bhalya ranks
| Ranked by | Bhalya | In Pithoragarh district | In Uttarakhand | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 212 | 588 of 1,572 (tied) | 7,565 of 15,746 (tied)above 52% | 148 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 51 | 572 of 1,572 (tied) | 6,942 of 15,746 (tied)above 55% | 36 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 79.2% | 880 of 1,572 | 7,344 of 15,746 (tied)above 53% | 80.3% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 910 per 1,000 males | 1,316 of 1,563 (tied) | 12,657 of 15,625 (tied)above 19% | 1,078 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.16 per household | 823 of 1,572 (tied) | 10,753 of 15,746 (tied)above 31% | 4.20 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 355.9 per km² | 359 of 1,572 | 5,604 of 15,688 (tied)above 64% | 183.6 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 18.9% | 1,529 of 1,572 (tied) | 15,317 of 15,746 (tied)above 3% | 50.0% |
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 Bhalya
In Pithoragarh district
- PostalaBerinag, Pithoragarh208 people · 81.1% literate · 926 per 1,000 · 4.16 per householdCompare →
- Gaidali NaduKanalichhina, Pithoragarh293 people · 81.4% literate · 915 per 1,000 · 4.25 per householdCompare →
- KaindiDidihat, Pithoragarh201 people · 75.8% literate · 914 per 1,000 · 4.47 per householdCompare →
- Ojhagoan TallaDidihat, Pithoragarh150 people · 77.3% literate · 923 per 1,000 · 4.17 per householdCompare →
- Kheti GarGangolihat, Pithoragarh247 people · 77.9% literate · 885 per 1,000 · 4.49 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Uttarakhand
- BagsariDunda, Uttarkashi253 people · 79.1% literate · 902 per 1,000 · 4.22 per householdCompare →
- SilriGarud, Bageshwar180 people · 79.5% literate · 895 per 1,000 · 4.09 per householdCompare →
- AmothaSatpuli, Pauri Garhwal240 people · 81.7% literate · 920 per 1,000 · 4.07 per householdCompare →
- SauliRajgarhi, Uttarkashi214 people · 81.0% literate · 928 per 1,000 · 4.28 per householdCompare →
- BetandharChaukhutiya, Almora196 people · 84.0% literate · 903 per 1,000 · 4.17 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 Bhalya had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 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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Villages sharing pincode 262529
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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
- 212Census 2011
- Male / female
- 111 / 101
- Households
- 51
- People per home
- 4.2
- Literacy rate
- 79.2%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 40
- Work participation
- 18.9%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 →
Bhalya 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 Bhalya. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Bhalya · 29.8400° N, 80.1761° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 50% of the 8 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).
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Bhalya
- 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 Bhalya
Bhalya isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Pithoragarh tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices414 in Pithoragarh district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
GANDHI CHOWK , PITHORAGARH
Bank · No map location — listed by district
GROUND FLOOR, PLOT NO 107 109 OLD NO 162 163 HOTEL JYONOR PALACE, SIMALGAIR BAZAAR, NAGAR PALIKA CHOWK, PITHORAGARH 262501
Bank · No map location — listed by district
FIRST FLOOR,POOJA SWEETSAND RESTURANTS, WADDA TAXI STAND, SILTHAM, PITHORARGARH, UTTRAKHAND, PIN - 262501
Hospitals & clinics111 in Pithoragarh district
Schools & anganwadis7 in Pithoragarh district
- Himalaya Inter College
School
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 Bhalya
Where is Bhalya located?
Bhalya is a village in Pithoragarh tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Bhalya in?
Bhalya is in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.
Which gram panchayat does Bhalya belong to?
Bhalya comes under the Uper Tola gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Bhalya?
The pincode of Bhalya, Pithoragarh, Pithoragarh is 262529.
What is the population of Bhalya?
As per the 2011 Census, Bhalya had a population of 212 (111 males and 101 females).
How many households are there in Bhalya?
Bhalya had 51 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Bhalya?
Bhalya covers about 60 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Bhalya?
The literacy rate of Bhalya was 79.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Bhalya?
Bhalya had 910 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhalya in?
Bhalya is in the Almora Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Bhalya?
Ajay Tamta (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Almora Lok Sabha seat, which includes Bhalya, in 2024.
Which development block is Bhalya in?
Bhalya is in the Pithoragarh development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Bhalya?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhalya is 50314 and its Census 2011 village code is 50314.
Which villages are near Bhalya?
Villages near Bhalya include Barsayat (within ~15 km), Daula (within ~15 km), Puni Gaon (within ~15 km), Basaur (within ~15 km), Basaura (within ~15 km).
What is the population of Bhalya in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Bhalya's Census 2011 population of 212 by Uttarakhand's official RGI projection (+18.9% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 250 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Bhalya?
The sarpanch of Bhalya 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.
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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 57 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 Bhalya's shops. Best mandi price near Bhalya →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
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