Golfa (गोल्फा) — Munsiari, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand

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LGD code: 48866
Pincode: 262554
Population: 348
Households: 90
Literacy rate: 58%
Sex ratio: 1071 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 261

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How Golfa compares

Literacy rate

58.0%

−8.0% vs mandal average

Golfa: 58.0%
Munsiari mandal: 66.0%
Pithoragarh district: 71.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,071

+93 vs mandal average

Golfa: 1,071
Munsiari mandal: 978

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.2 vs mandal average

Golfa: 3.9
Munsiari mandal: 4.1

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

Key facts — Golfa

LGD code: 48866
Pincode: 262554
Population (Census 2011): 348
Population (projected 2026): 410
Households: 90
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1071
Literacy rate: 58.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dharchula
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Harish Singh Dhami
Block / Mandal: Munsiari

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

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India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Pithoragarh district level

Then & Now

Golfa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

348

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

410

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

106

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: 348Census 2011
Households: 90Census 2011
Literacy rate: 58.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1071 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4102026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 106

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 · Pithoragarh district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Pithoragarh district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Pithoragarh 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 Golfa?

The pincode of Golfa, Munsiari mandal, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand is 262554.

In which district is Golfa located?

Golfa is a village in Munsiari mandal of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Golfa as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Golfa village has a population of 348 across 90 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Golfa in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Golfa in?

Golfa falls under the Dharchula assembly constituency (AC #42) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Golfa?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Golfa village is 58.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Golfa?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Golfa village is 1071 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Golfa?

12 schemes currently match residents of Golfa, 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 Golfa?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Golfa village is 48866.

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How Golfa compares

Key facts — Golfa

Population, education, health & sanitation

Golfa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Latest posts

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

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What is the pincode of Golfa?

In which district is Golfa located?

What is the population of Golfa as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Golfa in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Golfa in?

What is the literacy rate in Golfa?

What is the sex ratio in Golfa?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Golfa?

What is the LGD code of Golfa?

Golfa on the mapगोल्फा

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 Golfa

What is the pincode of Golfa?

In which district is Golfa located?

What is the population of Golfa as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Golfa in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Golfa in?

What is the literacy rate in Golfa?

What is the sex ratio in Golfa?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Golfa?

What is the LGD code of Golfa?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Golfa — 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

Uttarakhand Govt Plans Major Transformation of Badrinath Dham into ‘Spiritual Smart Hill Town’

Notable persons of Golfa

Open jobs in Golfa