Sakuni - Bagwalipokhar, Almora

Sakuni is a village situated in the Bagwalipokhar tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 25 km from Dwarahat and around 52 km from Almora. Sakuni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakuni is 052784. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.78 hectares and falls under the 263621 pincode. Dwarahat is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Sakuni 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 Sakuni

As per Census 2011, Sakuni village has a total population of 326 people, consisting of 132 males and 194 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 1,469 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 212 literate and 114 illiterate residents. Additionally, 121 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakuni

Sakuni 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 Sakuni

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Sakuni. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pithorgarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dwarahat to Sakuni is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Sakuni is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakuni

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

Health Facilities in Sakuni

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

FAQs about Sakuni