Bungidhar - Bhikiasain, Almora

Bungidhar is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from Bhikiyasain and around 100 km from Almora. Bungi Dhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bungidhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bungidhar is 051806. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.95 hectares and falls under the 263667 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

Bungidhar 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 Bungidhar

According to the 2011 Census, Bungidhar village had a total population of 130 people, including 68 males and 62 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.43%, with male literacy at 98.28% and female literacy at 82.46%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bungidhar

Bungidhar 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 Bungidhar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bungidhar. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Bungidhar is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Bungidhar is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bungidhar

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

Health Facilities in Bungidhar

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

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