Raparh - Bhikiasain, Almora

Raparh is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 9 km from Bhikiyasain and around 95 km from Almora. Gangoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raparh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raparh is 051712. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.09 hectares and falls under the 263680 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Raparh 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 Raparh

According to the 2011 Census, Raparh village had a total population of 81 people, including 35 males and 46 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 1,314 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.23%, with male literacy at 84.38% and female literacy at 60.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Raparh

Raparh 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 Raparh

Raparh 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 60.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Raparh is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Raparh 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 Raparh

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

Health Facilities in Raparh

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

FAQs about Raparh