Silphori village, Bhikiasain tehsil | Pincode 263646

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LGD code: 51779
Pincode: 263646
Post office: Bhatronjkhan
Population: 51
Households: 10
Literacy rate: 60.8%
Sex ratio: 1833 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 32
Distance to district centre: 24 km
Distance to mandal centre: 16 km
Distance to Dehradun: 142 km
Distance to Delhi: 227 km
Nearest railway station: Ramnagar · 26 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Bhatraunj Khan Governnment Hospital · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Silphori compares

By population, Silphori ranks #188 of 239 villages in Bhikiasain mandal.

Literacy rate

60.8%

−8.4% vs mandal average

Silphori: 60.8%
Bhikiasain mandal: 69.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,833

+555 vs mandal average

Silphori: 1,833
Bhikiasain mandal: 1,278

Household size

people per home

5.1

+1.1 vs mandal average

Silphori: 5.1
Bhikiasain mandal: 4.0

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

Silphori at a glance

Silphori is a village of 51 people in 10 households (Census 2011) in Bhikiasain tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 188th-largest of 239 villages in Bhikiasain tehsil. Literacy is 61%, 8 points below the tehsil average of 69% and the sex ratio is 1,833 women per 1,000 men. It lies 24 km from the Almora district centre, 22 km from Basera, the nearest town, 26 km from Ramnagar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263646, served by Bhatronjkhan post office; the LGD village code is 51779. The nearest hospital or health centre is Bhatraunj Khan Governnment Hospital, 4 km away. The village votes in Salt assembly constituency, represented by MLA Mahesh Jeena. The population is estimated at 60 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Silphori · this village	51	61%	—
Machhor · Machhor	135	76%	2.6 km W
Rikholi · Betalghat	442	62%	3.6 km N
Ugaliya Bist · Bhikiasain	115	73%	3.9 km NE
Gharkheton · Machhor	48	58%	4.4 km NW
Ugaliya Aswal · Bhikiasain	65	80%	4.4 km NE
Katimi · Betalghat	284	61%	4.6 km SE

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Key facts — Silphori

LGD code: 51779
Pincode: 263646
Post office: Bhatronjkhan
Population (Census 2011): 51
Population (projected 2026): 60
Households: 10
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1833
Literacy rate: 60.8%
Coordinates: 29.59538°N, 79.25385°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

Silphori — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+20.0%

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: 51Census 2011
Households: 10Census 2011
Literacy rate: 60.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1833 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 602026 proj. · +17.6% vs 2011
Est. households: 122026 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.

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Getting there

How to reach Silphori

Mandal centre

Bhikiasain · ≈ 16 km

≈ 34 min by car · 40 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 24 km

≈ 48 min by car · 57 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 17,031 people

Basera · ≈ 22 km

≈ 44 min by car · 53 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun142 kmcapital
Delhi227 km
Kolkata1198 km
Mumbai1335 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRamnagar26 km
Bus stopPatkot Bus Stop17 km
Hospital / PHCBhatraunj Khan Governnment Hospital4 km
ATM / bankCanera Bank Rathkhaal Manila17 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil18 km
CollegeKumaun University (Admin Block)29 km
Police stationKotwali Ramnagar26 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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Sep

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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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News from Almora & Uttarakhand

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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25
timesofindia.indiatimes.com4 days ago
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
timesofindia.indiatimes.com5 days ago
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice8 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
ETV Bharat10 days ago
Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
timesofindia.indiatimes.com13 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami appoints 101 new government officers
The News Mill17 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Silphori

What is the pincode of Silphori?

The pincode of Silphori, Bhikiasain tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand is 263646. The post office is Bhatronjkhan.

Which post office delivers to Silphori?

Mail for Silphori is delivered through Bhatronjkhan post office, pincode 263646, in Bhikiasain tehsil, Almora district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Silphori located?

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

What is the population of Silphori as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Silphori village has a population of 51 across 10 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Silphori in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Silphori in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Silphori?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Silphori village is 60.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Silphori?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Silphori village is 1833 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Silphori?

12 schemes currently match residents of Silphori, 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 Silphori from Almora district centre?

Silphori is approximately 24 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 Silphori?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Silphori village is 51779.

Which is the nearest town to Silphori?

Basera (population 17,031, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 22 km from Silphori in a straight line.

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

Silphori ranks 188 of 239 villages in Bhikiasain tehsil by Census 2011 population (51 residents).

How far is Silphori from Dehradun?

Silphori is about 142 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 185 km.

How far is Silphori from Delhi?

Silphori is about 227 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 295 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Silphori?

Ramnagar is the nearest railway station to Silphori, about 26 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 34 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Silphori?

Patkot Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Silphori, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Silphori?

Bhatraunj Khan Governnment Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Silphori, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Silphori?

Canera Bank Rathkhaal Manila is the nearest ATM or bank to Silphori, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Silphori?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Silphori, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Who is the MLA of Silphori?

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

Who is the MP for Silphori?

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

What is the population of Silphori in 2026?

Silphori is estimated at 60 people in 2026, up about 18% from 51 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Silphori in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Silphori 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)