Lum

Lum is a village located in Dharchula tehsil of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 27km away from sub-district headquarter Dharchula (tehsildar office) and 127km away from district headquarter Pithoragarh. As per 2009 stats, Jamku is the gram panchayat of Lum village.

Lum has its own place in the vibrant Pithoragarh region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Lum

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Lum is 049120. The village spans a total geographical area of 55.34 hectares. Dharchula is nearest town to Lum village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.

When it comes to local governance, Lum village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dharchula Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Almora Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Lum

Below is a concise population overview of Lum as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

No reliable population data is available for Lum village.

Connectivity of Lum

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Lum. However, as per the 2011 stats, no information about connectivity options was available for Lum.

Nearby Villages of Lum

Knowing the nearby villages of Lum helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Lum.

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