Khina - Bhanoli, Almora
Khina is a village situated in the Bhanoli tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanoli and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Melkande serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khina village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khina is 053696. The village covers a total geographical area of 55.32 hectares and falls under the 263623 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.
Khina 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 Jageshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Khina
According to the 2011 Census, Khina village had a total population of 42 people, including 21 males and 21 females, living in 6 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.67%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 83.33%.
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 | 42 | 21 | 21 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 33 | 18 | 15 |
| Illiterate Population | 9 | 3 | 6 |
Nearby Villages of Khina
Khina 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 Khina
Khina is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| 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 Khina is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Khina
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khina 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 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Khina
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khina village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Khina
Where is Khina located?
Khina village is located in Bhanoli Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Khina?
The Gram Panchayat of Khina is Melkande.
What is the pincode of Khina?
The pincode of Khina is 263623.
What is the population of Khina?
Khina had a total population of 42, including 21 males and 21 females.
How many households are there in Khina?
Khina had 6 households.
What is the literacy rate in Khina?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khina was 91.67%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 83.33%.