Jaitha - Bhikiasain, Almora

Jaitha is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 2 km from Bhikiyasain and around 116 km from Almora. Jaitha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaitha is 051684. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.17 hectares and falls under the 263667 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.

Jaitha 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 Jaitha

According to the 2011 Census, Jaitha village had a total population of 223 people, including 103 males and 120 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 1,165 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.13%, with male literacy at 91.11% and female literacy at 60.36%.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaitha

Jaitha 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 Jaitha

Jaitha 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 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Jaitha is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Jaitha is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaitha

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

Health Facilities in Jaitha

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

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