Simtoli - Bhikiasain, Almora

Simtoli is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 11 km from Bhikiyasain and around 116 km from Almora. Mehar Nail serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simtoli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simtoli is 051643. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.95 hectares and falls under the 263658 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 111 km away.

Simtoli 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 Simtoli

According to the 2011 Census, Simtoli village had a total population of 37 people, including 16 males and 21 females, living in 8 households. The sex ratio was 1,313 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.53%, with male literacy at 93.33% and female literacy at 57.89%.

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

Nearby Villages of Simtoli

Simtoli 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 Simtoli

Simtoli 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 68.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Simtoli is about 111 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Simtoli is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Simtoli

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

Health Facilities in Simtoli

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

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