Bagwali Khet - Chaukhutiya, Almora

Bagwali Khet is a village situated in the Chaukhutiya tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaukhutiya and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Bagwali Khet village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagwali Khet is 051973. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.45 hectares and falls under the 263658 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Bagwali Khet

According to the 2011 Census, Bagwali Khet village had a total population of 50 people, including 21 males and 29 females, living in 18 households. The sex ratio was 1,381 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.74%, with male literacy at 89.47% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagwali Khet

Bagwali Khet 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 Bagwali Khet

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bagwali Khet. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Bagwali Khet is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Bagwali Khet is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagwali Khet

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

Health Facilities in Bagwali Khet

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

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