Kharhkhet - Bhikiasain, Almora

Kharhkhet is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from Bhikiyasain and around 120 km from Almora. Khadkhet serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharhkhet village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharhkhet is 051675. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.32 hectares and falls under the 263667 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Kharhkhet 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 Kharhkhet

According to the 2011 Census, Kharhkhet village had a total population of 69 people, including 28 males and 41 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 1,464 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.60%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 58.97%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharhkhet

Kharhkhet 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 Kharhkhet

Public transport in the Kharhkhet 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 67.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Kharhkhet is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Kharhkhet is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharhkhet

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

Health Facilities in Kharhkhet

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

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