Bashbira - Chaukhutiya, Almora

Bashbira is a village situated in the Chaukhutiya tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaukhutiya and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Basbira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bashbira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bashbira is 052013. The village covers a total geographical area of 76.13 hectares and falls under the 263653 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bashbira

According to the 2011 Census, Bashbira village had a total population of 269 people, including 114 males and 155 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 1,360 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.60%, with male literacy at 91.84% and female literacy at 72.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115.

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

Nearby Villages of Bashbira

Bashbira 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 Bashbira

Bashbira 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 Bashbira is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Bashbira is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bashbira

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

Health Facilities in Bashbira

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

FAQs about Bashbira