Dharar village, Bhikiasain tehsil | Pincode 263680

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LGD code: 51731
Pincode: 263680
Post office: Chaunallia
Population: 289
Households: 75
Literacy rate: 70.6%
Sex ratio: 1240 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 105
Distance to district centre: 17 km
Distance to mandal centre: 15 km
Distance to Dehradun: 144 km
Distance to Delhi: 233 km
Nearest railway station: Ramnagar · 33 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Bhatraunj Khan Governnment Hospital · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dharar compares

By population, Dharar ranks #33 of 239 villages in Bhikiasain mandal.

Literacy rate

70.6%

+1.4% vs mandal average

Dharar: 70.6%
Bhikiasain mandal: 69.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,240

−38 vs mandal average

Dharar: 1,240
Bhikiasain mandal: 1,278

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.1 vs mandal average

Dharar: 3.9
Bhikiasain mandal: 4.0

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

Dharar at a glance

Dharar is a village of 289 people in 75 households (Census 2011) in Bhikiasain tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 33rd-largest of 239 villages in Bhikiasain tehsil. Literacy is 71%, 1 points above the tehsil average of 69% and the sex ratio is 1,240 women per 1,000 men. It lies 17 km from the Almora district centre, 15 km from Basera, the nearest town, 33 km from Ramnagar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263680, served by Chaunallia post office; the LGD village code is 51731. The nearest hospital or health centre is Bhatraunj Khan Governnment Hospital, 5 km away. The village votes in Salt assembly constituency, represented by MLA Mahesh Jeena. The population is estimated at 341 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dharar · this village	289	71%	—
Harnoli · Bhikiasain	250	62%	1 km W
Sirmoli · Bhikiasain	444	74%	1.4 km S
Sirmoli · Devprayag	77	53%	1.4 km S
Sirmoli · Lohaghat	458	64%	1.4 km S
Soli · Gangolihat	—	—	2.1 km NW
Soli · Sult	132	53%	2.1 km NW

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Key facts — Dharar

LGD code: 51731
Pincode: 263680
Post office: Chaunallia
Population (Census 2011): 289
Population (projected 2026): 341
Households: 75
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1240
Literacy rate: 70.6%
Coordinates: 29.63693°N, 79.30773°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Salt
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Mahesh Jeena
Block / Mandal: Bhikiasain

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 Almora district level

Then & Now

Dharar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

289

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

341

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.3%

Households · 2026

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: 289Census 2011
Households: 75Census 2011
Literacy rate: 70.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1240 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3412026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 882026 projection
Active job cards: 55,136MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 22,255MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 83,23,825ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,444NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 88.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 89.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 33.4%NFHS-5 district

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 · Almora district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Almora district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Almora 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Dharar

Mandal centre

Bhikiasain · ≈ 15 km

≈ 31 min by car · 37 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 17 km

≈ 34 min by car · 40 min by bike

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Nearest town · 17,031 people

Basera · ≈ 15 km

≈ 30 min by car · 36 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun144 kmcapital
Delhi233 km
Kolkata1197 km
Mumbai1342 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRamnagar33 km
Bus stopK.M.O.U. Station Ranikhet12 km
Hospital / PHCBhatraunj Khan Governnment Hospital5 km
ATM / bankCanera Bank Rathkhaal Manila15 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil12 km
CollegeKumaun University (Admin Block)30 km
Police stationMallital Police Station31 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Dharar

1 Temple mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Swargashram Binsar Mahadev MandirTemple2.9 km ↗

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September 2026

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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25

Reported by The Times of India.

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They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate

Reported by The Times of India.

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Sep

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India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet

Reported by ETV Bharat.

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Sep

Ganesh Chaturthi

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Vinayaka installation on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. Madhyahna puja muhurat 11:

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Hartalika Teej

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Married women observe a nirjala (waterless) fast for the well-being of their hus

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Rishi Panchami

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Observed the day after Ganesh Chaturthi. Traditional fast honouring the Saptarsh

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Vishwakarma Puja

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Craftsmen, mechanics, factory workers, drivers and shopkeepers honour Vishwakarm

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Radha Ashtami

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Radha's appearance day. Fasting, midday puja, and kirtan. Especially prominent i

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Anant Chaturdashi

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Ananta Vrata — 14 knots on a sacred thread symbolise Vishnu's infinite forms. Al

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Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

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Gandhi Jayanti

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Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi; observed as a national holiday.

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News from Almora & Uttarakhand

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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25
The Times of Indiayesterday
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
The Times of Indiayesterday
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice4 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
ETV Bharat6 days ago
Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
The Times of India9 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami appoints 101 new government officers
The News Mill13 days ago

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What is the pincode of Dharar?

The pincode of Dharar, Bhikiasain tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand is 263680. The post office is Chaunallia.

Which post office delivers to Dharar?

Mail for Dharar is delivered through Chaunallia post office, pincode 263680, in Bhikiasain tehsil, Almora district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dharar located?

Dharar is a village in Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Dharar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dharar village has a population of 289 across 75 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dharar in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dharar in?

Dharar falls under the Salt assembly constituency (AC #49) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Dharar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dharar village is 70.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Dharar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dharar village is 1240 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dharar?

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

How far is Dharar from Almora district centre?

Dharar is approximately 17 km (straight-line) from the centre of Almora district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Dharar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dharar village is 51731.

Which is the nearest town to Dharar?

Basera (population 17,031, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 15 km from Dharar in a straight line.

How big is Dharar compared to other villages in Bhikiasain tehsil?

Dharar ranks 33 of 239 villages in Bhikiasain tehsil by Census 2011 population (289 residents).

How far is Dharar from Dehradun?

Dharar is about 144 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 188 km.

How far is Dharar from Delhi?

Dharar is about 233 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 303 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dharar?

Ramnagar is the nearest railway station to Dharar, about 33 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 43 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Dharar?

K.M.O.U. Station Ranikhet is the nearest bus stop to Dharar, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dharar?

Bhatraunj Khan Governnment Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dharar, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Dharar?

Canera Bank Rathkhaal Manila is the nearest ATM or bank to Dharar, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Dharar?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Dharar, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Who is the MLA of Dharar?

Dharar falls under Salt assembly constituency (AC 49). The sitting MLA is Mahesh Jeena (BJP).

Who is the MP for Dharar?

Dharar is in Almora Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Ajay Tamta (Ajay Tamta).

What is the population of Dharar in 2026?

Dharar is estimated at 341 people in 2026, up about 18% from 289 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dharar in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Dharar in Almora district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)