Sinar - Bhikiasain, Almora

Sinar is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 13 km from Bhikiyasain and around 123 km from Almora. Sinar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sinar is 051676. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.84 hectares and falls under the 263667 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.

Sinar 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 Sinar

According to the 2011 Census, Sinar village had a total population of 265 people, including 122 males and 143 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 1,172 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.13%, with male literacy at 91.00% and female literacy at 70.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Sinar

Sinar 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 Sinar

Sinar 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 66.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Sinar is about 64 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Sinar is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sinar

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

Health Facilities in Sinar

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

FAQs about Sinar