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 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 Minar

According to the 2011 Census, Minar village had a total population of 204 people, including 86 males and 118 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 1,372 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.54%, with male literacy at 94.67% and female literacy at 62.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49.

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

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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