Amsiyari - Chaukhutiya, Almora

Amsiyari is a village situated in the Chaukhutiya tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaukhutiya and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Aamseyari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amsiyari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amsiyari is 051938. The village covers a total geographical area of 56.47 hectares and falls under the 263656 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Amsiyari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Amsiyari

According to the 2011 Census, Amsiyari village had a total population of 389 people, including 164 males and 225 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,372 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.68%, with male literacy at 96.21% and female literacy at 71.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Amsiyari

Amsiyari 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 Amsiyari

Amsiyari 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 Pithorgarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Amsiyari is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Amsiyari is about 105 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 Amsiyari

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

Health Facilities in Amsiyari

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

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