Dharar - Bhikiasain, Almora

Dharar is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 13 km from Bhikiyasain and around 90 km from Almora. Dharad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharar is 051731. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.82 hectares and falls under the 263680 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Dharar 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 Dharar

According to the 2011 Census, Dharar village had a total population of 289 people, including 129 males and 160 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 1,240 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.86%, with male literacy at 92.17% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharar

Dharar 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 Dharar

Dharar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Dharar is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Dharar is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharar

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

Health Facilities in Dharar

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

FAQs about Dharar