Syura village, Jainti tehsil | Pincode 263626

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LGD code: 53488
Pincode: 263626
Post office: Jainti
Population: 128
Households: 22
Literacy rate: 60.2%
Sex ratio: 1032 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 60
Distance to district centre: 20 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Dehradun: 166 km
Distance to Delhi: 268 km
Nearest railway station: Kathgodam · 56 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Aashirwad Clinic · 15 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Syura compares

By population, Syura ranks #47 of 73 villages in Jainti mandal.

Literacy rate

60.2%

−2.3% vs mandal average

Syura: 60.2%
Jainti mandal: 62.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,032

−99 vs mandal average

Syura: 1,032
Jainti mandal: 1,131

Household size

people per home

5.8

+1.0 vs mandal average

Syura: 5.8
Jainti mandal: 4.8

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

Syura at a glance

Syura is a village of 128 people in 22 households (Census 2011) in Jainti tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 47th-largest of 73 villages in Jainti tehsil. Literacy is 60%, 2 points below the tehsil average of 63% and the sex ratio is 1,032 women per 1,000 men. It lies 20 km from the Almora district centre, 21 km from Kafara, the nearest town, 56 km from Kathgodam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263626, served by Jainti post office; the LGD village code is 53488. The nearest hospital or health centre is Aashirwad Clinic, 15 km away. The village votes in Someshwar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rekha Arya. The population is estimated at 151 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Syura · this village	128	60%	—
Deora · Dhaulchhina	535	62%	0 km N
Birar · Jainti	67	84%	0.5 km S
Nirai · Jainti	245	55%	0.5 km S
Nirai · Someshwar	499	63%	0.5 km S
Simkhalya · Dhaulchhina	210	77%	0.5 km SE
Oliyagaon · Dugnakuri	86	65%	1.1 km SE

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Key facts — Syura

LGD code: 53488
Pincode: 263626
Post office: Jainti
Population (Census 2011): 128
Population (projected 2026): 151
Households: 22
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1032
Literacy rate: 60.2%
Coordinates: 29.76536°N, 79.63946°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Someshwar
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rekha Arya
Block / Mandal: Jainti

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

Syura — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

128

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

151

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

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: 128Census 2011
Households: 22Census 2011
Literacy rate: 60.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1032 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1512026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 262026 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 Syura

Mandal centre

Jainti · ≈ 3.2 km

≈ 7 min by car · 8 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 20 km

≈ 40 min by car · 48 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,387 people

Kafara · ≈ 21 km

≈ 42 min by car · 50 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun166 kmcapital
Delhi268 km
Kolkata1181 km
Mumbai1371 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKathgodam56 km
Bus stopbageshwar bus station14 km
Hospital / PHCAashirwad Clinic15 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India Someswar branch4 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum16 km
CollegeGovt Post Graduate College16 km
Police stationMallital Police Station45 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Syura

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🛕Someshwar Mahadev TempleTemple3.7 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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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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Quarterly Gram Sabha meeting; convened on the last Saturday of the quarter per P

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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 Syura?

The pincode of Syura, Jainti tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand is 263626. The post office is Jainti.

Which post office delivers to Syura?

Mail for Syura is delivered through Jainti post office, pincode 263626, in Jainti tehsil, Almora district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Syura located?

Syura is a village in Jainti tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Syura as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Syura village has a population of 128 across 22 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Syura in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Syura in?

Syura falls under the Someshwar assembly constituency (AC #51) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Syura?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Syura village is 60.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Syura?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Syura village is 1032 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Syura?

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

Syura is approximately 20 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 Syura?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Syura village is 53488.

Which is the nearest town to Syura?

Kafara (population 11,387, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 21 km from Syura in a straight line.

How big is Syura compared to other villages in Jainti tehsil?

Syura ranks 47 of 73 villages in Jainti tehsil by Census 2011 population (128 residents).

How far is Syura from Dehradun?

Syura is about 166 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 216 km.

How far is Syura from Delhi?

Syura is about 268 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 349 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Syura?

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Syura, about 56 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 73 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Syura?

bageshwar bus station is the nearest bus stop to Syura, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Syura?

Aashirwad Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Syura, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Syura?

State Bank of India Someswar branch is the nearest ATM or bank to Syura, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Syura?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Syura, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Who is the MLA of Syura?

Syura falls under Someshwar assembly constituency (AC 51). The sitting MLA is Rekha Arya (BJP).

Who is the MP for Syura?

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

What is the population of Syura in 2026?

Syura is estimated at 151 people in 2026, up about 18% from 128 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Syura in?

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