Naikana - Almora
Naikana is a village situated in the Almora tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from Almora, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Manaun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naikana village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Naikana is 052978. The village covers a total geographical area of 14.4 hectares and falls under the 263623 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Naikana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Someshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Naikana
Naikana is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Baman Chauna | South-East | 1.22 km |
| Simura | North | 1.28 km |
| Adagoli | East | 1.47 km |
| Baseri Basnal | South-West | 2.32 km |
| Jaitkhola | South | 2.51 km |
| Shadigaon | North-West | 2.53 km |
| Piparoli | North-East | 2.60 km |
| Ararirajwar | West | 2.76 km |
| Afaun | North | 2.82 km |
| Janal Bangari | South-East | 2.97 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Naikana
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Naikana. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Almora to Naikana is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Naikana
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Naikana 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 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Naikana
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Naikana village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Naikana
Where is Naikana located?
Naikana village is located in Almora Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Naikana?
The Gram Panchayat of Naikana is Manaun.
What is the pincode of Naikana?
The pincode of Naikana is 263623.