Udagal - Bagwalipokhar, Almora

Udagal is a village situated in the Bagwalipokhar tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 24 km from Dwarahat and around 50 km from Almora. Paner Gaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Udagal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Udagal is 052778. The village covers a total geographical area of 24.5 hectares and falls under the 263621 pincode. Dwarahat is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Udagal 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 Udagal

According to the 2011 Census, Udagal village had a total population of 124 people, including 51 males and 73 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 1,431 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.81%, with male literacy at 97.44% and female literacy at 75.76%.

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

Nearby Villages of Udagal

Udagal 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 Udagal

Public transport in the Udagal 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 63.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dwarahat to Udagal is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Udagal 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 Udagal

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

Health Facilities in Udagal

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

FAQs about Udagal