Okhala Bakhad - Bhikiasain, Almora
Okhala Bakhad is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from Bhikiyasain and around 95 km from Almora. Dhanoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Okhala Bakhad village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Okhala Bakhad is 051719. The village covers a total geographical area of 21.5 hectares and falls under the 263667 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Okhala Bakhad 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.
Nearby Villages of Okhala Bakhad
Okhala Bakhad is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Okhala Bakhad
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Okhala Bakhad.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Okhala Bakhad is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Okhala Bakhad is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Okhala Bakhad
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Okhala Bakhad village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Okhala Bakhad
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Okhala Bakhad village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Okhala Bakhad
Where is Okhala Bakhad located?
Okhala Bakhad village is located in Bhikiasain Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Okhala Bakhad?
The Gram Panchayat of Okhala Bakhad is Dhanoli.
What is the pincode of Okhala Bakhad?
The pincode of Okhala Bakhad is 263667.