Kamrarh - Bhikiasain, Almora

Kamrarh is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 14 km from Bhikiyasain and around 124 km from Almora. Kamrad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamrarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamrarh is 051674. The village covers a total geographical area of 229.63 hectares and falls under the 263667 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Kamrarh 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 Kamrarh

As per Census 2011, Kamrarh village has a total population of 287 people, consisting of 104 males and 183 females. The village has 78 households and a sex ratio of 1,759 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 181 literate and 106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population287104183
Child Population (0–6 yrs)381721
Scheduled Castes (SC)442222
Literate Population18178103
Illiterate Population1062680

Nearby Villages of Kamrarh

Kamrarh 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MinarSouth-East0.74 km
DalmoriNorth-East1.04 km
DhungaEast1.42 km
DyunaSouth-West1.43 km
PothiSouth1.45 km
Mahar NelNorth-West1.54 km
MillekhWest1.74 km
JamoliSouth-East1.93 km
KhargoliSouth2.04 km
KharhkhetWest2.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamrarh

Kamrarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Kamrarh is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Kamrarh is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamrarh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kamrarh

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kamrarh

Where is Kamrarh located?

Kamrarh village is located in Bhikiasain Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kamrarh?

The Gram Panchayat of Kamrarh is Kamrad.

What is the pincode of Kamrarh?

The pincode of Kamrarh is 263667.

What is the population of Kamrarh?

Kamrarh has a total population of 287, including 104 males and 183 females.

How many households are there in Kamrarh?

There are 78 households in Kamrarh.

What is the literacy rate in Kamrarh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamrarh is 63.07%. Male literacy is 75.00% and female literacy is 56.28%.