Kuridhar - Bhikiasain, Almora

Kuridhar is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 35 km from Bhikiyasain and around 125 km from Almora. Kuridhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuridhar is 051807. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.86 hectares and falls under the 263667 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

Kuridhar 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 Kuridhar

As per Census 2011, Kuridhar village has a total population of 523 people, consisting of 230 males and 293 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 1,273 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 373 literate and 150 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuridhar

Kuridhar 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 Kuridhar

Kuridhar 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 68.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Kuridhar is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Kuridhar is about 125 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 Kuridhar

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

Health Facilities in Kuridhar

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

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