Kumhna - Bhikiasain, Almora

Kumhna is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from Bhikiyasain and around 105 km from Almora. Kanera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumhna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumhna is 051836. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.21 hectares and falls under the 263667 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Kumhna 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 Kumhna

According to the 2011 Census, Kumhna village had a total population of 94 people, including 40 males and 54 females, living in 21 households. The sex ratio was 1,350 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.50%, with male literacy at 91.18% and female literacy at 58.70%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumhna

Kumhna 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 Kumhna

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kumhna. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Kumhna is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Kumhna is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumhna

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

Health Facilities in Kumhna

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

FAQs about Kumhna