Tal - Didihat, Pithoragarh
Tal is a village situated in the Didihat tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Didihat and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Pithoragarh. Barakot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Tal is 049486. The village covers a total geographical area of 13.03 hectares and falls under the 262543 pincode. Didihat is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Tal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Didihat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Tal
According to the 2011 Census, Tal village had a total population of 73 people, including 35 males and 38 females, living in 14 households. The sex ratio was 1,086 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.70%, with male literacy at 96.43% and female literacy at 65.52%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73 | 35 | 38 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 46 | 27 | 19 |
| Illiterate Population | 27 | 8 | 19 |
Nearby Villages of Tal
Tal is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Tal
Public transport in the Tal is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Didihat to Tal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pithoragarh to Tal is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Tal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Tal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Tal
Where is Tal located?
Tal village is located in Didihat Tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Tal?
The Gram Panchayat of Tal is Barakot.
What is the pincode of Tal?
The pincode of Tal is 262543.
What is the population of Tal?
Tal had a total population of 73, including 35 males and 38 females.
How many households are there in Tal?
Tal had 14 households.
What is the literacy rate in Tal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tal was 80.70%. Male literacy was 96.43% and female literacy was 65.52%.