Barswaltana - Bhikiasain, Almora

Barswaltana is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 21 km from Bhikiyasain and around 125 km from Almora. Mahar Tana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barswaltana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barswaltana is 051658. The village covers a total geographical area of 17.7 hectares and falls under the 263667 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Barswaltana 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 Barswaltana

As per Census 2011, Barswaltana village has a total population of 49 people, consisting of 22 males and 27 females. The village has 17 households and a sex ratio of 1,227 females per 1,000 males. There are 3 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 23 literate and 26 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Barswaltana

Barswaltana 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 Barswaltana

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Barswaltana. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Barswaltana is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Barswaltana is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barswaltana

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

Health Facilities in Barswaltana

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

FAQs about Barswaltana