Pantgaon - Bhikiasain, Almora

Pantgaon is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from Bhikiyasain and around 91 km from Almora. Pant Goun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pantgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pantgaon is 051722. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.71 hectares and falls under the 263680 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Pantgaon 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 Pantgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Pantgaon village had a total population of 400 people, including 198 males and 202 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.43%, with male literacy at 97.18% and female literacy at 77.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112.

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

Nearby Villages of Pantgaon

Pantgaon 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 Pantgaon

Pantgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 59.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Pantgaon is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Pantgaon is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pantgaon

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

Health Facilities in Pantgaon

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

FAQs about Pantgaon