Sounli - Bhikiasain, Almora

Sounli is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 7 km from Bhikiyasain and around 121 km from Almora. Belti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sounli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sounli is 051680. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.23 hectares and falls under the 263667 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

Sounli 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 Sounli

According to the 2011 Census, Sounli village had a total population of 56 people, including 20 males and 36 females, living in 15 households. The sex ratio was 1,800 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.52%, with male literacy at 71.43% and female literacy at 50.00%.

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

Nearby Villages of Sounli

Sounli 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 Sounli

Sounli 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 65.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Sounli is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Sounli is about 121 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 Sounli

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

Health Facilities in Sounli

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

FAQs about Sounli