Futa - Bhanoli, Almora
Futa is a village situated in the Bhanoli tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanoli and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Foota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Futa village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Futa is 053530. The village covers a total geographical area of 167.84 hectares and falls under the 263626 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.
Futa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Futa
According to the 2011 Census, Futa village had a total population of 257 people, including 106 males and 151 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 1,425 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.64%, with male literacy at 88.76% and female literacy at 54.96%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 257 | 106 | 151 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 37 | 17 | 20 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 151 | 79 | 72 |
| Illiterate Population | 106 | 27 | 79 |
Nearby Villages of Futa
Futa is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Futa
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Futa.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Almora to Futa is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Futa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Futa 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 >10 km |
Health Facilities in Futa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Futa village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Futa
Where is Futa located?
Futa village is located in Bhanoli Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Futa?
The Gram Panchayat of Futa is Foota.
What is the pincode of Futa?
The pincode of Futa is 263626.
What is the population of Futa?
Futa had a total population of 257, including 106 males and 151 females.
How many households are there in Futa?
Futa had 57 households.
What is the literacy rate in Futa?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Futa was 68.64%. Male literacy was 88.76% and female literacy was 54.96%.