Bhagiru - Bhikiasain, Almora
Bhagiru is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from Bhikiyasain and around 95 km from Almora. Harnouli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhagiru village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagiru is 051730. The village covers a total geographical area of 5.16 hectares and falls under the 263667 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.
Bhagiru 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.
Nearby Villages of Bhagiru
Bhagiru 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Sirmoli | South | 1.00 km |
| Termoli | North | 1.03 km |
| Dharar | East | 1.29 km |
| Ugaliya Kathayat | West | 1.44 km |
| Ugaliya Rotela | West | 1.60 km |
| Kargina | South-West | 1.71 km |
| Bhakuniya | South-East | 1.89 km |
| Ugaliya Lalchand | South-West | 1.96 km |
| Naughar | North-West | 2.03 km |
| Pantgaon | North | 2.10 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Bhagiru
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bhagiru. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Bhagiru is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Bhagiru is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Bhagiru
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhagiru 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 Bhagiru
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhagiru 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 Bhagiru
Where is Bhagiru located?
Bhagiru village is located in Bhikiasain Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bhagiru?
The Gram Panchayat of Bhagiru is Harnouli.
What is the pincode of Bhagiru?
The pincode of Bhagiru is 263667.