Almora Tehsil - Uttarakhand
Almora is an administrative tehsil in the Almora district of Uttarakhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Almora is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pithorgarh Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 650 km², including 639.20 km² rural area and 11.06 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1033 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Almora Tehsil
Almora Tehsil has a total of 289 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .Batgal Routela | Rural | Badgal Rautela |
| 2 | Adhar Muafi | Rural | Matela (Aghar) |
| 3 | Adheli Sunar | Rural | Syali |
| 4 | Aditha | Rural | Anaria Kot |
| 5 | Almora Range | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 6 | Almora Range | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 7 | Almora Range | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 8 | Almora Range | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 9 | Amkholi | Rural | Amkholi |
| 10 | Anariyakot | Rural | Anaria Kot |
| 11 | Asota | Rural | Silkhora |
| 12 | Atdeli Tiwari | Rural | Syali |
| 13 | Athar Bari | Rural | Atharbani |
| 14 | Bajainiya Muafi | Rural | Gar Guth |
| 15 | Bajgal | Rural | Bajgal |
| 16 | Bajwar | Rural | Kherda |
| 17 | Bakh | Rural | Bakh |
| 18 | Bakh Madhye Damudhara | Rural | Golanakaridiya |
| 19 | Bakharia Tana | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 20 | Balam | Rural | Raingal |
| 21 | Balt Bari | Rural | Bhalyura |
| 22 | Balta | Rural | Balta |
| 23 | Bangsar | Rural | Bangsar |
| 24 | Barseemi | Rural | Barseemi 1 |
| 25 | Barsimi | Rural | Barseemi (Lodhia)-2 |
| 26 | Basar | Rural | Basar |
| 27 | Basgaon | Rural | Basgaon |
| 28 | Basoli Bhakuni | Rural | Basoli |
| 29 | Batgal Bhatt | Rural | Badgal Bhatt |
| 30 | Beni Tamta | Rural | Dhaura |
| 31 | Bhagoti | Rural | Ramana |
| 32 | Bhaisora | Rural | Khagmarakot |
| 33 | Bhaisori | Rural | Bhaisori |
| 34 | Bhakar | Rural | Matela (Aghar) |
| 35 | Bhakara Dak | Rural | Gurna |
| 36 | Bhakuna | Rural | Bhakuna |
| 37 | Bhalar | Rural | Gar Guth |
| 38 | Bhanar | Rural | Gar Guth |
| 39 | Bhat Gaon | Rural | Bhatgaon |
| 40 | Bhetuli | Rural | Bhetuli |
| 41 | Bhulyura | Rural | Bhalyura |
| 42 | Bimola | Rural | Bimaula |
| 43 | Bina | Rural | Beena |
| 44 | Binsar Captain Saiwej | Rural | Sunoli |
| 45 | Binsar Madhve Chak No2 | Rural | Sunoli |
| 46 | Binsar Madhye Chak No1 | Rural | Sunoli |
| 47 | Binsar Madhye Jauljibi | Rural | Sunoli |
| 48 | Binsar Madhye Miss Shahib | Rural | Sunoli |
| 49 | Binsar Madhye Sarkari Dukan | Rural | Sunoli |
| 50 | Bintola Malla | Rural | Bintola |
| 51 | Bintola Talla | Rural | Bintola |
| 52 | Birora | Rural | Birora |
| 53 | Bisara | Rural | Kaneli |
| 54 | Budh Khola | Rural | Hawalbag |
| 55 | Champa | Rural | Champa |
| 56 | Chan | Rural | Chan |
| 57 | Chana | Rural | Bangsar |
| 58 | Chaukhuriya | Rural | Dhaura |
| 59 | Chaumu | Rural | Chaumu |
| 60 | Chauna | Rural | Chauna |
| 61 | Chaunli Malli | Rural | Malli Chaunali |
| 62 | Chaunoli Talli | Rural | Malli Chaunali |
| 63 | Chausali | Rural | Chausali |
| 64 | Chautra | Rural | Anaria Kot |
| 65 | Chhana | Rural | Aarchali |
| 66 | Chhana | Rural | Chhana |
| 67 | Chinona | Rural | Chinona |
| 68 | Chitai Pant | Rural | Chitayi Pant |
| 69 | Chitai Tiwari | Rural | Chitayi Tiwari |
| 70 | Choura | Rural | Bakh |
| 71 | Chular Musyoli Lagga Papara | Rural | Hawalbag |
| 72 | Churari | Rural | Churari |
| 73 | Dal | Rural | Dal |
| 74 | Dangi Khola | Rural | Dangi Khola |
| 75 | Darimi Udiyari | Rural | Similty |
| 76 | Darmar | Rural | Basgaon |
| 77 | Data Kanda | Rural | Rankhil |
| 78 | Deoli | Rural | Dewali |
| 79 | Deoli Khan | Rural | Dewali Khan |
| 80 | Dhaili | Rural | Dhaili |
| 81 | Dhamas | Rural | Dhamas |
| 82 | Dhamuwa Kanala | Rural | Kut Goli |
| 83 | Dhankholi | Rural | Malli Chaunali |
| 84 | Dhari | Rural | Dhari |
| 85 | Dharsimi | Rural | Khatyari |
| 86 | Dhatwal Gaon | Rural | Dhatwal Gaon |
| 87 | Dhaura | Rural | Dhaura |
| 88 | Dilkot | Rural | Kujari |
| 89 | Dinapani | Rural | Matena |
| 90 | Doba | Rural | Doba |
| 91 | Dol Bakhli | Rural | Bhaisora |
| 92 | Dol Pokhra | Rural | Badgal Rautela |
| 93 | Dotiyal Gaon | Rural | Dotyala Gaon |
| 94 | Dugal Khola | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 95 | Dulagoan Maychack | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 96 | Falsima | Rural | Falseema |
| 97 | Farka | Rural | Farka |
| 98 | Fatehpur Bari | Rural | Mahat Gaon |
| 99 | Gadholi | Rural | Gadholi |
| 100 | Gadhwali | Rural | Gadhwali |
| 101 | Gaijole | Rural | Manaun |
| 102 | Gali Basyur Mai Chaktunkande | Rural | Galli Basyura |
| 103 | Gangola Kotuli | Rural | Gangola Kotli |
| 104 | Gangtari | Rural | Ratkhan |
| 105 | Gar Gunth Mala Bhawanthapaliya | Rural | Gar Guth |
| 106 | Garhteet | Rural | Dhari |
| 107 | Ghaneli | Rural | Ghaneli |
| 108 | Gharsun Gunth | Rural | Ghursu |
| 109 | Golna Karariya | Rural | Golanakaridiya |
| 110 | Guna | Rural | Anaria Kot |
| 111 | Gurna | Rural | Gurna |
| 112 | Hadouli | Rural | Hadoli |
| 113 | Harkhola Jagshwar(Mahar Kholi) | Rural | Dotyala Gaon |
| 114 | Hawal Bagh Bajar | Rural | Hawalbag |
| 115 | Hawal Bagh Farm | Rural | Hawalbag |
| 116 | Hawal Bagh Harnal | Rural | Hawalbag |
| 117 | Hawal Bagh Sahu | Rural | Hawalbag |
| 118 | Ina Kote | Rural | Bhaisori |
| 119 | Islana Mafi | Rural | Islana |
| 120 | Jageshwar Range | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 121 | Jakh Kathayat Chhana | Rural | Lohana |
| 122 | Jakh Saura | Rural | Jakhsura |
| 123 | Jharkote | Rural | Jharkot |
| 124 | Jhaser Tana | Rural | Jhaser Tana |
| 125 | Jhijhar | Rural | Jhijhar |
| 126 | Jol Swar | Rural | Dhari |
| 127 | Josyana | Rural | Ghaneli |
| 128 | Jur Kafun | Rural | Jur Kafun |
| 129 | Jyoli | Rural | Joyoli ( Hawalbag) |
| 130 | Jyoli | Rural | Joyoli(Silang) |
| 131 | Kafal Kot | Rural | Kafalkot |
| 132 | Kafchaun | Rural | Badgal Rautela |
| 133 | Kaini Khola | Rural | Hawalbag |
| 134 | Kakrat Maufi | Urban | Not applicable |
| 135 | Kalati | Rural | Malli Chaunali |
| 136 | Kalautia | Rural | Bangsar |
| 137 | Kalet | Rural | Jhaser Tana |
| 138 | Kalimati | Rural | Gadholi |
| 139 | Kalmatiya | Rural | Bhalyura |
| 140 | Kalsima | Rural | Kalseema |
| 141 | Kanaw | Rural | Tatik |
| 142 | Kandey | Rural | Kandey |
| 143 | Kaneli | Rural | Kaneli |
| 144 | Kasun | Rural | Kasun |
| 145 | Katarmal Gunth | Rural | Katarmal |
| 146 | Kayala | Rural | Kayala |
| 147 | Kesta | Rural | Kesta |
| 148 | Khagmara Kote | Rural | Khagmarakot |
| 149 | Khai Kata | Rural | Khai Katta |
| 150 | Khaldhar | Rural | Khai Katta |
| 151 | Khanaun | Rural | Pilkha |
| 152 | Kharaun | Rural | Kharayun |
| 153 | Khari | Rural | Islana |
| 154 | Kharkuna | Rural | Joyoli(Silang) |
| 155 | Khatyari (Ct) | Rural | Khatyari |
| 156 | Kherda | Rural | Kherda |
| 157 | Khirauli | Rural | Malli Chaunali |
| 158 | Khori | Rural | Khori |
| 159 | Khunt | Rural | Khoont |
| 160 | Kirara Malla | Rural | Krida |
| 161 | Kirara Talla | Rural | Krida |
| 162 | Kotuli | Rural | Kotuli |
| 163 | Kotwal Gaon | Rural | Beena |
| 164 | Kotyura | Rural | Kotura |
| 165 | Kuchar | Rural | Sirar |
| 166 | Kud Goli | Rural | Kut Goli |
| 167 | Kujari | Rural | Kujari |
| 168 | Kuman | Rural | Sidhpur |
| 169 | Kuneta Gunth | Rural | Gar Guth |
| 170 | Kunyura | Rural | Bhaisora |
| 171 | Kurchoun | Rural | Kurchoun |
| 172 | Kwairala | Rural | Kwairala |
| 173 | Kwairali | Rural | Syuna |
| 174 | Ladh Pahal | Rural | Bangsar |
| 175 | Lat | Rural | Laat |
| 176 | Latwal Gaon | Rural | Dhari |
| 177 | Laxmipur | Rural | Ramana |
| 178 | Line State Farm | Rural | Hawalbag |
| 179 | Lohana | Rural | Lohna |
| 180 | Mahat Gaon | Rural | Mahat Gaon |
| 181 | Maichor | Rural | Maichor |
| 182 | Maini | Rural | Maini Panch Gaon |
| 183 | Malera | Rural | Pilkha |
| 184 | Mall | Rural | Mall |
| 185 | Manaun | Rural | Manaun |
| 186 | Manyoli | Rural | Chitayi Tiwari |
| 187 | Mat | Rural | Maat |
| 188 | Matela | Rural | Matela (Aghar) |
| 189 | Matela | Rural | Matela 1 |
| 190 | Matena | Rural | Matena |
| 191 | Murad | Rural | Pithoni |
| 192 | Nai Dhaul | Rural | Naidhol |
| 193 | Nai Khola Dula Gaon | Rural | Railakot |
| 194 | Naikana | Rural | Manaun |
| 195 | Naini Kumsyal | Rural | Gar Guth |
| 196 | Nakuta Mufi | Rural | Rankhil |
| 197 | Narayan Tiwari Diwal | Rural | Shailgooth |
| 198 | Naugaon | Rural | Chan |
| 199 | Naugaon | Urban | Not applicable |
| 200 | Naugaon Gunth | Rural | Rekhe |
| 201 | Naula | Rural | Naula |
| 202 | Nayal Lagga Railakot | Rural | Chhana |
| 203 | Nisani | Rural | Palna |
| 204 | North Gola Range | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 205 | Paisari | Rural | Syura |
| 206 | Pakhura | Rural | Pakhura |
| 207 | Palari Garh | Rural | Bakh |
| 208 | Palna | Rural | Palna |
| 209 | Panch Gaon | Rural | Maini Panch Gaon |
| 210 | Pande Khola Karnatak Khola | Urban | Not applicable |
| 211 | Paner Gaon | Rural | Panergaon |
| 212 | Pankote | Rural | Pan Kot |
| 213 | Papar Saili | Rural | Bhalyura |
| 214 | Papoli | Rural | Gadhwali |
| 215 | Patalna | Rural | Kurchoun |
| 216 | Pathar Kot | Rural | Pathar Kot |
| 217 | Pathura | Rural | Pathura |
| 218 | Patiya | Rural | Patiya |
| 219 | Patriya | Rural | Sidhpur |
| 220 | Petashal Bari | Rural | Chitayi Pant |
| 221 | Phapana | Rural | Ujyola |
| 222 | Pilkha | Rural | Pilkha |
| 223 | Pithoni | Rural | Pithoni |
| 224 | Pokhari | Rural | Pokhari |
| 225 | Pokhari | Rural | Ujyola |
| 226 | Poth Free Sample State | Urban | Not applicable |
| 227 | Raigal | Rural | Raingal |
| 228 | Raikholi | Rural | Raikholi |
| 229 | Raila Kot | Rural | Railakot |
| 230 | Raila Tyari | Rural | Sarkar Ki Aali |
| 231 | Raisal | Rural | Rankhil |
| 232 | Ramana | Rural | Ramana |
| 233 | Rankhila | Rural | Rankhil |
| 234 | Rikhai | Rural | Rekhe |
| 235 | Rnlapali P.W.D. Workshop | Urban | Not applicable |
| 236 | Rore Mafi | Rural | Jharkot |
| 237 | Roun | Rural | Raun |
| 238 | Saikura | Rural | Sikura |
| 239 | Sail Gunth | Rural | Shailgooth |
| 240 | Sainar | Rural | Sainar |
| 241 | Sainj | Rural | Sainj |
| 242 | Salla Rautela | Rural | Salla Rautela |
| 243 | Sarana | Rural | Doba |
| 244 | Sariya Pani | Rural | Balta |
| 245 | Sarkar Ki Ali | Rural | Sarkar Ki Aali |
| 246 | Saroli | Rural | Khori |
| 247 | Sarso | Rural | Sarsu |
| 248 | Saule | Urban | Not applicable |
| 249 | Sela | Rural | Dhaura |
| 250 | Sidhpur | Rural | Sidhpur |
| 251 | Silari | Rural | Silani |
| 252 | Silkhora | Rural | Silkhora |
| 253 | Simalta | Rural | Syuna |
| 254 | Simalti Uregi | Rural | Similty |
| 255 | Simkukari | Rural | Farka |
| 256 | Simtola | Rural | Bintola |
| 257 | Sinduri | Rural | Pithoni |
| 258 | Sirar | Rural | Sirar |
| 259 | Snobhyun Estate | Rural | Bhalyura |
| 260 | Someshwar Range | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 261 | Sunar Khola | Rural | Shailgooth |
| 262 | Sunola Malla | Rural | Matela 1 |
| 263 | Sunola Talla | Rural | Matela 1 |
| 264 | Sunoli Mafi | Rural | Sunoli |
| 265 | Suwal | Rural | Malli Chaunali |
| 266 | Syahi Devi Bagich | Rural | Champa |
| 267 | Syahi Devi Gunth | Rural | Champa |
| 268 | Syal Tanda | Rural | Syali |
| 269 | Syali | Rural | Syali |
| 270 | Syalsima | Rural | Kalseema |
| 271 | Syuna | Rural | Syuna |
| 272 | Syura | Rural | Syura |
| 273 | Takoli | Rural | Gurna |
| 274 | Talar | Rural | Talar |
| 275 | Talar Bari | Rural | Talar Bari |
| 276 | Tani | Rural | Dhari |
| 277 | Tatik | Rural | Tatik |
| 278 | Thapala | Rural | Thapla |
| 279 | That | Rural | Jur Kafun |
| 280 | That Bangla | Rural | Shailgooth |
| 281 | Titar Muchi | Rural | Dangi Khola |
| 282 | Turiya | Rural | Kherda |
| 283 | Tyari Khan | Rural | Maat |
| 284 | Udal Kote | Rural | Khori |
| 285 | Udiyari | Rural | Udiyari |
| 286 | Ujyoula | Rural | Ujyola |
| 287 | Vadla | Rural | Odla |
| 288 | Vijepur | Rural | Kasun |
| 289 | Walsa | Rural | Khoont |
Population of Almora Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Almora Tehsil has a total population of 1,64,563 people, consisting of 80,913 males and 83,650 females. There are 36,357 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 253 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,64,563 | 1,23,884 | 40,679 |
| Male Population | 80,913 | 59,981 | 20,932 |
| Female Population | 83,650 | 63,903 | 19,747 |
| Total Households | 36,357 | 26,417 | 9,940 |
| Population Density | 253 / km² | 194 / km² | 3,678 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 1,22,825 literate people and 19,628 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 44,586 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 795 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,628 | 16,028 | 3,600 |
| Literate Population | 1,22,825 | 87,952 | 34,873 |
| Illiterate Population | 41,738 | 35,932 | 5,806 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 44,586 | 38,151 | 6,435 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 795 | 334 | 461 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.