Hitoli village, Rikhanikhal tehsil | Pincode 246179

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LGD code: 47611
Pincode: 246179
Post office: Rikhnikhal (A)
Population: 149
Households: 35
Literacy rate: 66.4%
Sex ratio: 1365 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 52
Distance to district centre: 15 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Dehradun: 101 km
Distance to Delhi: 212 km
Nearest railway station: Kotdwara · 38 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Rikhnikhal · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Hitoli compares

By population, Hitoli ranks #86 of 190 villages in Rikhanikhal mandal.

Literacy rate

66.4%

−0.9% vs mandal average

Hitoli: 66.4%
Rikhanikhal mandal: 67.3%
Pauri Garhwal district: 72.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,365

+172 vs mandal average

Hitoli: 1,365
Rikhanikhal mandal: 1,193

Household size

people per home

4.3

+0.1 vs mandal average

Hitoli: 4.3
Rikhanikhal mandal: 4.2

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

Hitoli at a glance

Hitoli is a village of 149 people in 35 households (Census 2011) in Rikhanikhal tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, the 86th-largest of 190 villages in Rikhanikhal tehsil. Literacy is 66%, about the same as the tehsil average of 67% and the sex ratio is 1,365 women per 1,000 men. It lies 15 km from the Pauri Garhwal district centre, 29 km from Kulheri, the nearest town, 38 km from Kotdwara railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 246179, served by Rikhnikhal (A) post office; the LGD village code is 47611. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Rikhnikhal, 7 km away. The village votes in Lansdowne assembly constituency, represented by MLA Daleep Singh Rawat. The population is estimated at 176 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Hitoli · this village	149	66%	—
Kwirali · Rikhanikhal	30	57%	0 km N
Manjyadi · Rikhanikhal	123	75%	0.5 km S
Majyanisain · Rikhanikhal	180	72%	0.5 km W
Dalmora · Rikhanikhal	136	74%	0.8 km S
Gangora · Rikhanikhal	81	64%	0.8 km S
Souli Malli · Rikhanikhal	15	73%	1.2 km S

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Key facts — Hitoli

LGD code: 47611
Pincode: 246179
Post office: Rikhnikhal (A)
Population (Census 2011): 149
Population (projected 2026): 176
Households: 35
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1365
Literacy rate: 66.4%
Coordinates: 29.81136°N, 78.90791°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Lansdowne
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Daleep Singh Rawat
Block / Mandal: Rikhanikhal

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 Pauri Garhwal district level

Then & Now

Hitoli — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

149

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Population · 2026

176

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.1%

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: 149Census 2011
Households: 35Census 2011
Literacy rate: 66.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1365 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1762026 proj. · +18.1% vs 2011
Est. households: 412026 projection
Active job cards: 79,910MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 41,438MGNREGA · 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: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · Pauri Garhwal district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Pauri Garhwal district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Pauri Garhwal 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 Hitoli

Mandal centre

Rikhanikhal · ≈ 2.3 km

≈ 5 min by car · 6 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pauri Garhwal · ≈ 15 km

≈ 32 min by car · 38 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,444 people

Kulheri · ≈ 29 km

≈ 1 h by car · 1 h 11 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun101 kmcapital
Delhi212 km
Kolkata1239 km
Mumbai1340 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKotdwara38 km
Bus stopRatkot15 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Rikhnikhal7 km
ATM / bankCanera Bank Rathkhaal Manila29 km
CollegeUttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry29 km
Police stationKotwali Ramnagar51 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Hitoli

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

🛕chaikhal deviTemple2.7 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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News from Pauri Garhwal & Uttarakhand

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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25
The Times of India3 days ago
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
The Times of India3 days ago
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice6 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
ETV Bharat8 days ago
Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
The Times of India11 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami appoints 101 new government officers
The News Mill15 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Hitoli

What is the pincode of Hitoli?

The pincode of Hitoli, Rikhanikhal tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand is 246179. The post office is Rikhnikhal (A).

Which post office delivers to Hitoli?

Mail for Hitoli is delivered through Rikhnikhal (A) post office, pincode 246179, in Rikhanikhal tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Hitoli located?

Hitoli is a village in Rikhanikhal tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Hitoli as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Hitoli village has a population of 149 across 35 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Hitoli in?

Hitoli falls under the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Hitoli in?

Hitoli falls under the Lansdowne assembly constituency (AC #40) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Hitoli?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Hitoli village is 66.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Hitoli?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Hitoli village is 1365 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Hitoli?

12 schemes currently match residents of Hitoli, 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 Hitoli from Pauri Garhwal district centre?

Hitoli is approximately 15 km (straight-line) from the centre of Pauri Garhwal district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Hitoli?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Hitoli village is 47611.

Which is the nearest town to Hitoli?

Kulheri (population 10,444, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 29 km from Hitoli in a straight line.

How big is Hitoli compared to other villages in Rikhanikhal tehsil?

Hitoli ranks 86 of 190 villages in Rikhanikhal tehsil by Census 2011 population (149 residents).

How far is Hitoli from Dehradun?

Hitoli is about 101 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 132 km.

How far is Hitoli from Delhi?

Hitoli is about 212 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 276 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Hitoli?

Kotdwara is the nearest railway station to Hitoli, about 38 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 49 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Hitoli?

Ratkot is the nearest bus stop to Hitoli, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Hitoli?

Government Hospital, Rikhnikhal is the nearest hospital or health centre to Hitoli, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Hitoli?

Canera Bank Rathkhaal Manila is the nearest ATM or bank to Hitoli, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 38 km.

Who is the MLA of Hitoli?

Hitoli falls under Lansdowne assembly constituency (AC 40). The sitting MLA is Daleep Singh Rawat (BJP).

Who is the MP for Hitoli?

Hitoli is in Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Anil Baluni (Anil Baluni).

What is the population of Hitoli in 2026?

Hitoli is estimated at 176 people in 2026, up about 18% from 149 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Hitoli in?

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