Blocks in Almora District, Uttarakhand

Almora district in Uttarakhand is administratively divided into 11 Development Blocks. These blocks are the core units of the Panchayati Raj system, responsible for planning, coordination, and monitoring of rural development activities across all villages & Gram Panchayats in the district.

Administratively, these blocks (also known as Panchayat Samitis or CD Blocks) act as a bridge between the Almora District Administration and the Gram Panchayats. While Tehsils primarily handle land records and revenue matters, these blocks focus on the overall development of the villages within district.

List of Development Blocks in Almora District

Below is the complete list of Development Blocks in Almora district, each comprising multiple Gram Panchayats and villages that together form the foundation of local administration and rural governance in the district.

Sl. No.Block Name
1Bhaisiya Chhana
2Bhikiyasain
3Chaukhutiya
4Dhauladevi
5Dwarahat
6Hawalbag
7Lamgara
8Sult
9Syaldey
10Takula
11Tarikhet

Each block is headed by a Block Development Officer (BDO), a state government official who serves as the essential administrative link between the District Administration and the Gram Panchayats to manage village-level development and welfare programs.