Querala - Bhikiasain, Almora

Querala is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 18 km from Bhikiyasain and around 103 km from Almora. Danyura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Querala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Querala is 051843. The village covers a total geographical area of 12.37 hectares and falls under the 263667 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 66 km away.

Querala 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 Querala

According to the 2011 Census, Querala village had a total population of 88 people, including 41 males and 47 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 1,146 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.93%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 72.50%.

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

Nearby Villages of Querala

Querala 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 Querala

Querala 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 65.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Querala is about 66 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Querala is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Querala

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

Health Facilities in Querala

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

FAQs about Querala