Khururhi - Bhikiasain, Almora
Khururhi is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from Bhikiyasain and around 127 km from Almora. Khurudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khururhi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khururhi is 051654. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.42 hectares and falls under the 263676 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 81 km away.
Khururhi 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 Khururhi
According to the 2011 Census, Khururhi village had a total population of 73 people, including 37 males and 36 females, living in 16 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.39%, with male literacy at 96.88% and female literacy at 82.35%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73 | 37 | 36 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 59 | 31 | 28 |
| Illiterate Population | 14 | 6 | 8 |
Nearby Villages of Khururhi
Khururhi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Khururhi
Public transport in the Khururhi is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Khururhi is about 81 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Khururhi is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Khururhi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khururhi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Khururhi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khururhi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Khururhi
Where is Khururhi located?
Khururhi village is located in Bhikiasain Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khururhi?
The Gram Panchayat of Khururhi is Khurudi.
What is the pincode of Khururhi?
The pincode of Khururhi is 263676.
What is the population of Khururhi?
Khururhi had a total population of 73, including 37 males and 36 females.
How many households are there in Khururhi?
Khururhi had 16 households.
What is the literacy rate in Khururhi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khururhi was 89.39%. Male literacy was 96.88% and female literacy was 82.35%.