Bangora - Bhikiasain, Almora

Bangora is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from Bhikiyasain and around 123 km from Almora. Bagoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bangora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bangora is 051782. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.37 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 111 km away.

Bangora 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 Ranikhet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bangora

According to the 2011 Census, Bangora village had a total population of 183 people, including 64 males and 119 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 1,859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.27%, with male literacy at 89.29% and female literacy at 55.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83.

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 Population18364119
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18810
Scheduled Castes (SC)833152
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1115061
Illiterate Population721458

Nearby Villages of Bangora

Bangora 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BainaSouth0.74 km
Simal DharNorth0.82 km
NaitiEast0.95 km
KanoliNorth-East1.16 km
KarakoteWest1.43 km
PanpolaWest1.74 km
PipalkoteEast1.79 km
SaikuraEast1.79 km
KhureriNorth-West1.80 km
SaginaSouth2.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bangora

Bangora is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Bangora is about 111 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Bangora is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bangora

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bangora

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bangora

Where is Bangora located?

Bangora village is located in Bhikiasain Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bangora?

The Gram Panchayat of Bangora is Bagoda.

What is the pincode of Bangora?

The pincode of Bangora is 263645.

What is the population of Bangora?

Bangora had a total population of 183, including 64 males and 119 females.

How many households are there in Bangora?

Bangora had 49 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bangora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bangora was 67.27%. Male literacy was 89.29% and female literacy was 55.96%.