Matwash (मटवाश) — Sult, Almora, Uttarakhand

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LGD code: 52201
Pincode: 244715
Population: 151
Households: 31
Literacy rate: 61.6%
Sex ratio: 1288 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 87

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How Matwash compares

Literacy rate

61.6%

−4.4% vs mandal average

Matwash: 61.6%
Sult mandal: 66.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,288

+6 vs mandal average

Matwash: 1,288
Sult mandal: 1,282

Household size

people per home

4.9

+0.7 vs mandal average

Matwash: 4.9
Sult mandal: 4.2

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

Key facts — Matwash

LGD code: 52201
Pincode: 244715
Population (Census 2011): 151
Population (projected 2026): 178
Households: 31
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1288
Literacy rate: 61.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Salt
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Mahesh Jeena
Block / Mandal: Sult

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

Matwash — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

151

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

178

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+19.4%

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: 151Census 2011
Households: 31Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1288 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1782026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 37

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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What is the pincode of Matwash?

The pincode of Matwash, Sult mandal, Almora district, Uttarakhand is 244715.

In which district is Matwash located?

Matwash is a village in Sult mandal of Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Matwash as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Matwash village has a population of 151 across 31 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Matwash in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Matwash in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Matwash?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Matwash village is 61.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Matwash?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Matwash village is 1288 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Matwash?

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

What is the LGD code of Matwash?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Matwash village is 52201.

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Matwash — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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What is the pincode of Matwash?

In which district is Matwash located?

What is the population of Matwash as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Matwash in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Matwash in?

What is the literacy rate in Matwash?

What is the sex ratio in Matwash?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Matwash?

What is the LGD code of Matwash?

Matwash on the mapमटवाश

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Matwash

What is the pincode of Matwash?

In which district is Matwash located?

What is the population of Matwash as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Matwash in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Matwash in?

What is the literacy rate in Matwash?

What is the sex ratio in Matwash?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Matwash?

What is the LGD code of Matwash?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Matwash — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Uttarakhand: Citizens Can Access Corruption Case Details Against IAS Officers Under RTI

CM Dhami Interacts With Livestock, Dairy And Fish Farmers In Uttarakhand | OTV

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Notable persons of Matwash

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