Sajkholi - Bhikiasain, Almora

Sajkholi is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 21 km from Bhikiyasain and around 106 km from Almora. Malihari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sajkholi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sajkholi is 051849. The village covers a total geographical area of 51.38 hectares and falls under the 263667 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 96 km away.

Sajkholi 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 Sajkholi

According to the 2011 Census, Sajkholi village had a total population of 51 people, including 20 males and 31 females, living in 14 households. The sex ratio was 1,550 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.00%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 63.33%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population512031
Child Population (0–6 yrs)101
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population392019
Illiterate Population12012

Nearby Villages of Sajkholi

Sajkholi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DeyoliNorth-West0.52 km
MalihariSouth-East0.92 km
NaharnaEast1.00 km
KumhnaNorth-East1.28 km
QueralaNorth-West1.31 km
ToliSouth-East1.34 km
UajararSouth-West1.40 km
NanankoteSouth2.08 km
HadoliEast2.18 km
NahranNorth2.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sajkholi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sajkholi. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Sajkholi is about 96 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Sajkholi is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sajkholi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sajkholi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sajkholi

Where is Sajkholi located?

Sajkholi village is located in Bhikiasain Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sajkholi?

The Gram Panchayat of Sajkholi is Malihari.

What is the pincode of Sajkholi?

The pincode of Sajkholi is 263667.

What is the population of Sajkholi?

Sajkholi had a total population of 51, including 20 males and 31 females.

How many households are there in Sajkholi?

Sajkholi had 14 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sajkholi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sajkholi was 78.00%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 63.33%.