Lakhnari village, Someshwar tehsil | Pincode 263637

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LGD code: 53310
Pincode: 263637
Post office: Someshwar
Population: 834
Households: 209
Literacy rate: 60.8%
Sex ratio: 1467 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 387
Distance to district centre: 16 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Dehradun: 160 km
Distance to Delhi: 265 km
Nearest railway station: Kathgodam · 59 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Aashirwad Clinic · 12 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Lakhnari compares

By population, Lakhnari ranks #6 of 150 villages in Someshwar mandal.

Literacy rate

60.8%

−7.6% vs mandal average

Lakhnari: 60.8%
Someshwar mandal: 68.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,467

+255 vs mandal average

Lakhnari: 1,467
Someshwar mandal: 1,212

Household size

people per home

4.0

−0.2 vs mandal average

Lakhnari: 4.0
Someshwar mandal: 4.2

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

Lakhnari at a glance

Lakhnari is a village of 834 people in 209 households (Census 2011) in Someshwar tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 6th-largest of 150 villages in Someshwar tehsil. Literacy is 61%, 8 points below the tehsil average of 68% and the sex ratio is 1,467 women per 1,000 men. It lies 16 km from the Almora district centre, 17 km from Kafara, the nearest town, 59 km from Kathgodam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263637, served by Someshwar post office; the LGD village code is 53310. The nearest hospital or health centre is Aashirwad Clinic, 12 km away. The village votes in Someshwar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rekha Arya. The population is estimated at 983 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Lakhnari · this village	834	61%	—
Simtoli · Kafligair	308	59%	0.5 km S
Ubholi · Someshwar	0	—	0.5 km S
Sutoli · Someshwar	149	56%	0.5 km S
Sajoli · Someshwar	131	68%	0.5 km S
Ladyura · Garud	147	71%	0.6 km W
Wadyura · Someshwar	509	58%	0.6 km W

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Key facts — Lakhnari

LGD code: 53310
Pincode: 263637
Post office: Someshwar
Population (Census 2011): 834
Population (projected 2026): 983
Households: 209
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1467
Literacy rate: 60.8%
Coordinates: 29.79343°N, 79.58462°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Someshwar
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rekha Arya
Block / Mandal: Someshwar

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

Lakhnari — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

834

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

983

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

209

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

246

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: 834Census 2011
Households: 209Census 2011
Literacy rate: 60.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1467 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9832026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2462026 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 Lakhnari

Mandal centre

Someshwar · ≈ 4.9 km

≈ 10 min by car · 12 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 16 km

≈ 32 min by car · 38 min by bike

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Nearest town · 11,387 people

Kafara · ≈ 17 km

≈ 34 min by car · 41 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun160 kmcapital
Delhi265 km
Kolkata1187 km
Mumbai1371 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKathgodam59 km
Bus stopbageshwar bus station19 km
Hospital / PHCAashirwad Clinic12 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India Someswar branch2 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum14 km
CollegeGovt Post Graduate College20 km
Police stationMallital Police Station46 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Lakhnari

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

🛕Someshwar Mahadev TempleTemple2.4 km ↗

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September 2026

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

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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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Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

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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 Lakhnari?

The pincode of Lakhnari, Someshwar tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand is 263637. The post office is Someshwar.

Which post office delivers to Lakhnari?

Mail for Lakhnari is delivered through Someshwar post office, pincode 263637, in Someshwar tehsil, Almora district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Lakhnari located?

Lakhnari is a village in Someshwar tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Lakhnari as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Lakhnari village has a population of 834 across 209 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Lakhnari in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Lakhnari in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Lakhnari?

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

What is the sex ratio in Lakhnari?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Lakhnari village is 1467 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Lakhnari?

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

Lakhnari is approximately 16 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 Lakhnari?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Lakhnari village is 53310.

Which is the nearest town to Lakhnari?

Kafara (population 11,387, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 17 km from Lakhnari in a straight line.

How big is Lakhnari compared to other villages in Someshwar tehsil?

Lakhnari ranks 6 of 150 villages in Someshwar tehsil by Census 2011 population (834 residents).

How far is Lakhnari from Dehradun?

Lakhnari is about 160 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 208 km.

How far is Lakhnari from Delhi?

Lakhnari is about 265 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 345 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Lakhnari?

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Lakhnari, about 59 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 76 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Lakhnari?

bageshwar bus station is the nearest bus stop to Lakhnari, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Lakhnari?

Aashirwad Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Lakhnari, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Lakhnari?

State Bank of India Someswar branch is the nearest ATM or bank to Lakhnari, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Lakhnari?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Lakhnari, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Who is the MLA of Lakhnari?

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

Who is the MP for Lakhnari?

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

What is the population of Lakhnari in 2026?

Lakhnari is estimated at 983 people in 2026, up about 18% from 834 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Lakhnari in?

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