Barkinda - Bhikiasain, Almora

Barkinda is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 7 km from Bhikiyasain and around 105 km from Almora. Barkinda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkinda is 051803. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.42 hectares and falls under the 263667 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Barkinda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Barkinda

As per Census 2011, Barkinda village has a total population of 394 people, consisting of 158 males and 236 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 1,493 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 248 literate and 146 illiterate residents. Additionally, 136 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barkinda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Barkinda

Barkinda 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 Barkinda

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Barkinda. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Barkinda is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Barkinda is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barkinda

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

Health Facilities in Barkinda

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

FAQs about Barkinda