Minar - Bhikiasain, Almora

Minar is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from Bhikiyasain and around 120 km from Almora. Jamoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Minar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Minar is 051656. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.61 hectares and falls under the 263667 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Minar 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 Minar

As per Census 2011, Minar village has a total population of 204 people, consisting of 86 males and 118 females. The village has 50 households and a sex ratio of 1,372 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 139 literate and 65 illiterate residents. Additionally, 49 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Minar

Minar 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 Minar

Minar 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 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Minar is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Minar is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Minar

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

Health Facilities in Minar

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

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