Khobara - Bhikiasain, Almora

Khobara is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from Bhikiyasain and around 122 km from Almora. Khadkhet serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khobara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khobara is 051672. The village covers a total geographical area of 34.04 hectares and falls under the 263667 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

Khobara 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 Khobara

According to the 2011 Census, Khobara village had a total population of 94 people, including 51 males and 43 females, living in 23 households. The sex ratio was 843 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.14%, with male literacy at 97.73% and female literacy at 65.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Khobara

Khobara 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 Khobara

Public transport in the Khobara 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 67.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Khobara is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Khobara is about 122 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 Khobara

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

Health Facilities in Khobara

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

FAQs about Khobara