Khunapant - Bagwalipokhar, Almora

Khunapant is a village situated in the Bagwalipokhar tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 22 km from Dwarahat and around 50 km from Almora. Paner Gaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khunapant village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khunapant is 052777. The village covers a total geographical area of 25.58 hectares and falls under the 263621 pincode. Dwarahat is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Khunapant 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 Dwarahat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khunapant

According to the 2011 Census, Khunapant village had a total population of 87 people, including 46 males and 41 females, living in 25 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.21%, with male literacy at 94.87% and female literacy at 89.47%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Khunapant

Khunapant 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Khunapant

Public transport in the Khunapant is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pithorgarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dwarahat to Khunapant is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Khunapant 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 Khunapant

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khunapant village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Khunapant

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khunapant village are given below:

FAQs about Khunapant