Mahartana - Bhikiasain, Almora

Mahartana is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from Bhikiyasain and around 124 km from Almora. Mahar Tana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahartana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahartana is 051659. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.79 hectares and falls under the 263667 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Mahartana 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 Mahartana

According to the 2011 Census, Mahartana village had a total population of 120 people, including 44 males and 76 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 1,727 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.29%, with male literacy at 75.61% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahartana

Mahartana 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 Mahartana

Public transport in the Mahartana is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Mahartana is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Mahartana is about 124 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 Mahartana

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

Health Facilities in Mahartana

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

FAQs about Mahartana