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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Khunapant village has a total population of 87 people, consisting of 46 males and 41 females. The village has 25 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 71 literate and 16 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khunapant are given below:

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