Raul - Bhanoli, Almora
Raul is a village situated in the Bhanoli tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanoli and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Raul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Raul is 053648. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.53 hectares and falls under the 263622 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.
Raul 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 Raul
According to the 2011 Census, Raul village had a total population of 429 people, including 186 males and 243 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,306 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.42%, with male literacy at 68.24% and female literacy at 49.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8.
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 | 429 | 186 | 243 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 72 | 38 | 34 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 205 | 101 | 104 |
| Illiterate Population | 224 | 85 | 139 |
Nearby Villages of Raul
Raul 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 Raul
Raul is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.
| 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 Raul is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Raul
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Raul 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 Raul
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Raul 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 Raul
Where is Raul located?
Raul village is located in Bhanoli Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Raul?
Raul is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Raul?
The pincode of Raul is 263622.
What is the population of Raul?
Raul had a total population of 429, including 186 males and 243 females.
How many households are there in Raul?
Raul had 97 households.
What is the literacy rate in Raul?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raul was 57.42%. Male literacy was 68.24% and female literacy was 49.76%.